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Educational activity with students of the Turkish community of primary schools in Prizren

In the framework of financial education activities, organized by the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, for financial awareness and financial education of students, in the “Financial Training and Education Centre” of the CBK, in Prizren, 30 fourth grade students of the Turkish community, of primary schools, were welcomed in Prizren.

Students had the opportunity to learn more about the history of money value, the importance of proper management of personal finances creating the habit of saving from an early age, the role and functions of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, and other relevant topics, explained appropriately for their age.

How does the financial sector work in Kosovo, how does a bank work, how do bank cards work and how do banks save money, were just some of the many questions that students addressed to CBK officials. Curiosity displayed through countless questions, showed the willingness of students to learn as much as possible about these topics.  

The organization of the activity was made possible with the support of Agron Dida, Coordinator of the Centre for Continuity of Functions of the CBK, in Prizren, who, in cooperation with the Municipality of Prizren, ensured the participation of students in this activity. After the lecture, the students were addressed by Levent Buş, Deputy Speaker of the Municipal Assembly of Prizren.

The students were given a collection of 5 books on financial education in Turkish, which were prepared in cooperation with the CBK and EFSE, which supported the realization of books in Albanian and in all languages of the communities in Kosovo.