The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviewed progress on its strategic projects with World Bank Group Constituency Executive Director Nathalie Francken during the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. Discussions focused on modernizing payment infrastructure, developing the TIPS Clone instant payment system, advancing Kosovo’s integration into the Single Euro Payments Area and expanding financial inclusion and digital financial services. Governor Ahmet Ismaili said the reforms are intended to improve the efficiency, security and accessibility of financial services, reduce payment costs and connect Kosovo more closely with European financial systems. The meeting follows the central bank’s recent update to the IMF on the same TIPS Clone and SEPA workstreams, while the World Bank’s support includes financing, expertise and technical assistance for priority projects.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviews World Bank-supported payments modernization and SEPA integration
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reviewed progress with the World Bank Group on payment infrastructure modernization, the TIPS Clone instant payment system and SEPA integration. The work also covers financial inclusion and digital services, supported by World Bank financing, expertise and technical assistance.