The IMF noted Moldova's significant progress in strengthening financial stability and implementing structural reforms that bring the country closer to European standards
Alfred Kammer, Director of the IMF's European Department stated this, at a meeting in Washington with a delegation from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) led by the NBM Governor, Anca Dragu. According to the National Bank, the discussions focused on the results of structural reforms and Moldova's macroeconomic outlook. The measures taken by the NBM to strengthen financial stability and progress in the European integration process were also analyzed. Anca Dragu drew attention to recent macroeconomic developments, highlighting the decline in inflation and the recovery of economic activity, as well as the NBM's reform priorities aimed at strengthening financial stability, improving the supervisory system, and modernizing the payment infrastructure. In this context, Alfred Kammer noted the important progress made by Moldova, highlighting its accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) as an important step towards European integration and confirmation of international partners' confidence in the reliability of the national financial system. Alfred Kammer also welcomed the successful completion of the assessment missions carried out under the Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) implemented by the IMF and the World Bank. This assessment provides an in-depth and objective analysis of the quality of banking regulation and supervision, stress testing of Moldovan banks, an assessment of crisis management capabilities, and an analysis of how the financial system provides access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises and other key sectors of the economy. “We continue to implement reforms aimed at strengthening institutional governance, enhancing confidence in the banking sector, and bringing Moldova closer to European economic and financial standards,” said Anca Dragu. She expressed her gratitude to the IMF for its continued support in ensuring economic stability and implementing reforms, emphasizing that this partnership makes a significant contribution to maintaining macroeconomic balance and strengthening the sustainability of the national economy. The IMF is one of the strategic partners of the National Bank of Moldova, whose goal is to promote economic and financial stability and strengthen institutional resilience. // 16.10.2025 — InfoMarket
