The National Bank of Moldova published a readout of Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with Alberto Carlei, head of the European Investment Bank’s representation in Moldova, focusing on the country’s macroeconomic outlook in the context of Moldova’s planned accession to the Single Euro Payments Area and the implementation of an economic growth plan supported by recently approved EUR 1.9 billion in financial support. Dragu pointed to the central bank’s objectives to increase access to finance for enterprises as part of Moldova’s broader European Union accession efforts. She also framed SEPA membership as a step that will simplify and improve the efficiency of cross-border euro payments and provide firms with conditions harmonised with European Union standards, while highlighting the bank’s national financial education campaigns and youth programmes; the note described the European Investment Bank as an international financial institution supporting Moldova through projects linked to European Union objectives.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-03-13
National Bank of Moldova discusses SEPA accession and EUR 1.9 billion growth plan with the European Investment Bank
The National Bank of Moldova reported on Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with Alberto Carlei of the European Investment Bank, discussing Moldova’s macroeconomic outlook amid its planned accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) and an economic growth plan backed by EUR 1.9 billion. Dragu emphasized the central bank’s goals to enhance enterprise financing and align with EU standards through SEPA membership, streamlining cross-border euro payments. The European Investment Bank supports Moldova through projects aligned with EU objectives.