The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported that Deputy Governor Dardan Fusha took part in the regular deputies-level meeting of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group constituency in Prague, where central bank and finance ministry representatives discussed global economic and financial developments, the macroeconomic outlook and the role of international financial institutions in supporting reforms. In that context, participants gave a positive assessment of Kosovo's progress in implementing its International Monetary Fund program, including the Stand-By Arrangement and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The discussions focused on how stable institutions, good governance and prudent economic policies support macroeconomic stability, alongside member countries' experience with International Monetary Fund and World Bank programs and Financial Sector Assessment Programs. Participants also examined the need to adapt policy and institutional frameworks to digitalization, financial innovation, technology-related risks, the green transition and climate-related effects on financial stability. The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo said the Resilience and Sustainability Facility, described as the first International Monetary Fund instrument of its kind approved in Europe, has supported Kosovo's longer-term reforms in economic resilience, energy transition and institutional preparedness. Broader discussion also covered investment in critical infrastructure, regional connectivity, economic integration, rule of law, digital transformation and links with European infrastructure. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of continued cooperation between constituency members and international financial institutions to exchange experience, coordinate policies and strengthen preparedness for new risks, including geopolitical developments, cybersecurity and the potential effects of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

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