The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviewed financial-sector developments, strategic reforms and IMF-supported capacity building with Yigit Yaşar, the IMF executive director representing Kosovo’s constituency. At the 2026 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Governor Ahmet Ismaili reported that Kosovo’s financial system remained stable and was performing well, while outlining progress in strengthening the central bank’s institutional capacity and aligning regulation and supervision with European and international standards. The discussion covered ongoing projects, technical assistance and emerging challenges. It followed related meetings with IMF officials on risk-based supervision, bank resolution, payments modernization and other reforms. Yaşar welcomed the central bank’s progress, and both sides supported continued coordination on financial-sector reform and institutional development.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviews financial-sector reforms and technical assistance with IMF executive director
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviewed financial-sector reforms and IMF-supported capacity building with IMF Executive Director Yigit Yaşar. The discussions covered financial stability, institutional capacity and further alignment of regulation and supervision with European and international standards.