The Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), Ahmet Ismaili, attended the plenary session of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok.
The plenary session is one of the main events of the Annual Meetings, bringing together representatives of member countries of both institutions. The session featured addresses by World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and the Chair of the Annual Meetings and Governor of the Central Bank of Paraguay, Carlos Carvallo Spalding.
The main addresses focused on the global economic outlook, geopolitical uncertainties and inflationary pressures, highlighting the importance of maintaining price stability, strengthening financial system resilience and rebuilding fiscal buffers to withstand economic shocks.
Particular attention was also given to mobilising private capital, creating jobs and improving access to financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. Speakers also highlighted the opportunities artificial intelligence offers for productivity and development, alongside the need to manage technological risks and strengthen cyber resilience.
Governor Ismaili’s participation forms part of the CBK’s high-level engagement at the 2026 Annual Meetings and provides an important opportunity to follow global policy discussions and developments relevant to Kosovo’s financial system and the CBK’s ongoing reform agenda.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo remains committed to maintaining a stable, resilient, inclusive and modern financial system, advancing institutional and regulatory reforms, and strengthening cooperation with the IMF, the World Bank Group and other international partners in support of Kosovo’s economic and financial development.
