The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published an update on Governor Ahmet Ismaili’s meeting with Joint Vienna Institute (JVI) Director Ben Kelmanson, focused on deepening cooperation to support institutional capacity development. The discussions covered potential tailored training, regional workshops and programmes to strengthen managerial capacity and develop new leaders within the central bank. Ismaili also outlined Kosovo’s macroeconomic and financial developments and the central bank’s strategic plan priorities, including further cooperation with European partner central banks, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and other international partners. The release reiterated that JVI remains a key international training platform for the central bank’s staff, with programmes spanning macroeconomic policy and forecasting, financial stability and banking supervision, non-bank finance and financial markets, and emerging areas such as financial technology and governance.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2025-09-03
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo and Joint Vienna Institute explore tailored training and regional workshops to deepen cooperation
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo announced discussions between Governor Ahmet Ismaili and Joint Vienna Institute Director Ben Kelmanson to enhance cooperation for institutional capacity development. The meeting focused on tailored training, regional workshops, and leadership development, emphasizing collaboration with European central banks, the International Monetary Fund, and the World Bank. The Joint Vienna Institute remains a crucial training platform for the bank's staff in macroeconomic policy, financial stability, and emerging financial technologies.