The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina reported that Governor Jasmina Selimovic and Vice Governor Marko Vidakovic participated in the IMF and Croatian National Bank conference on “Growth and Resilience in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe in a More Fragmented World” in Dubrovnik. In her remarks, Selimovic framed monetary stability, institutional resilience and the Central Bank’s independence as prerequisites for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s economic development and European integration, arguing that independence supports credibility and confidence in an environment of recurring shocks. She also highlighted the need for credible policies grounded in transparency and professionalism, alongside strengthening the regulatory framework. Capacity-building priorities cited for the Central Bank included improving analytical and research capabilities, strengthening fiscal-monetary coordination, advancing digitalisation and financial education, and improving understanding of global trends. Selimovic further pointed to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s partnership with the International Monetary Fund as key to implementing reforms intended to strengthen the country’s economic and financial capacity, resilience and competitiveness, with an aim of supporting preparation for European Union membership.
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025-05-30
Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina governor stresses monetary stability, independence and IMF-supported reforms at CESEE conference
Governor Jasmina Selimovic of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina stressed monetary stability, institutional resilience, and central bank independence for economic development and EU integration at an IMF and Croatian National Bank conference. She advocated for transparent policies and highlighted priorities like enhancing analytical capabilities, fiscal-monetary coordination, digitalization, and financial education. Selimovic emphasized the IMF partnership's role in implementing reforms to boost economic resilience and competitiveness.