The panel discussion focused on the role of financial intermediation in the banking sector of the Western Balkans and its impact on regional economic development.

The panellists also highlighted the modernization of payment systems driven by the presence of foreign banks and the expansion of adoption of digital banking, which is very important for promoting financial inclusion.

The Deputy Governor of the CBK, Mr. Dardan Fusha made a presentation on the topic, thus paving the way for the beginning of this panel.

Moderator:

Asad Alam, Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Fair Growth, Finance and Institutions, World Bank Group

Panellists:

  • Anita Angelovska-Bezhoska, Governor of the National Bank of the Republic of North Macedonia
  • Gent Sejko, Governor of the Bank of Albania
  • Irena Radovic, Governor of the Central Bank of Montenegro
  • Sebastian Sosa, Regional Resident Representative for the Western Balkans, International Monetary Fund
  • Ahmet Ismaili, Governor and Chairman of the Executive Board, Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo

Discussions were further enriched by the presentation of Ms. Julia Wörz, Head of Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe Section at National Bank of Austria, on the topic “Cashless payments and transactions: How do people in the Western Balkans fare?”

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