The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo published an update on Governor Ahmet Ismaili’s meeting with IMF European Department Director Alfred Kammer during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 in Washington, DC, where the central bank briefed the IMF on recent financial-sector developments, financial stability, and progress on structural reforms. In a joint meeting that also included Minister Murati, the governor highlighted the economy’s resilience despite external challenges, pointing to a well-capitalised banking sector, adequate liquidity and low non-performing loans. Discussions also covered key indicators such as capital ratios, asset quality and overall performance of financial institutions, as well as structural reforms under the central bank’s strategic plan focused on digitalising financial services and strengthening the regulatory framework, including support for IMF capacity-building initiatives such as the planned Regional Technical Assistance Center (SEETAC). Kammer welcomed the central bank’s progress and underlined the importance of deepening IMF-Kosovo cooperation, while Ismaili noted the contribution of IMF technical assistance and programmes to strengthening the central bank’s institutional capacity.
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo 2026-04-18
Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo updates the IMF on financial stability and structural reform priorities
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo reported on Governor Ahmet Ismaili’s meeting with IMF European Department Director Alfred Kammer during the 2026 Spring Meetings, where financial-sector developments, stability and structural reforms were discussed. The governor highlighted Kosovo’s economic resilience, a well-capitalised and liquid banking sector with low non-performing loans, and reforms to digitalise financial services and strengthen regulation, including support for IMF capacity-building initiatives such as the planned Regional Technical Assistance Center.