Governor Ismaili participates in CEF Forum 2026 on governance, leadership, and institutional resilience

The Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosova (CBK), Mr. Ahmet Ismaili, participated in the CEF Forum 2026, held in Skopje under the theme “Governing in Uncertainty and Building Resilient Public Institutions.”

The Forum brought together senior policymakers, public administration leaders, central bank representatives, and international experts to discuss leadership, institutional resilience, and effective governance in an increasingly complex and uncertain environment.

Prior to the Forum, Governor Ismaili attended, as an observer, the Annual Meeting of the Governing Board of the Center of Excellence in Finance (CEF), where institutional priorities, ongoing initiatives, and future directions for strengthening regional cooperation and capacity development were discussed.

As part of the Forum, Governor Ismaili participated as a panellist in the session “Governing in Uncertainty: Leadership Choices Under Pressure,” alongside senior representatives of central banks and public institutions from the region. The panel discussion focused on leadership under pressure, institutional resilience, policy trade-offs, coordination, and decision-making in times of uncertainty.

In his remarks, Governor Ismaili emphasized that uncertainty has become a defining feature of today’s policymaking environment, requiring institutions to strengthen their capacity to respond effectively to evolving economic, financial, technological, and geopolitical challenges.

He underlined that institutional resilience is built on sound governance, professional expertise, effective coordination, continuous learning, and strategic leadership. Governor Ismaili also stressed that cooperation among institutions is increasingly important in addressing complex challenges that go beyond individual mandates and sectors.

Reflecting on leadership experience in times of uncertainty, Governor Ismaili highlighted the importance of timely decision-making, transparent communication, adaptability, and trust as essential elements for maintaining institutional credibility and public confidence. He noted that resilient institutions are developed through long-term investment in people, knowledge, digital capabilities, and organizational culture.

Governor Ismaili also emphasized the importance of capacity development, leadership training, cross-institutional cooperation, knowledge sharing, and scenario-based crisis exercises as practical tools for strengthening institutional preparedness and resilience.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosova remains committed to strengthening institutional resilience, promoting sound governance, supporting capacity development, and contributing to regional and international cooperation in support of sustainable economic and financial stability.