The progress achieved by the Republic of Moldova in implementing structural reforms—particularly in the digitalization of financial infrastructure and strengthening the resilience of the financial sector—was analyzed during a meeting in Washington, D.C. between a Moldovan delegation and Antonella Bassani, Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia.
The Moldovan delegation was led by Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, and Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță.
The discussions focused on Moldova’s macroeconomic outlook, the results of the Financial Sector Assessment Program, and ongoing technical cooperation between the BNM and the World Bank.
Anca Dragu emphasized that these joint efforts reaffirm the central bank’s commitment to maintaining a stable and resilient banking sector capable of responding to global challenges and supporting long-term economic growth.
“The World Bank’s experience is fundamental to our ambition to build a modern and resilient financial ecosystem. We are not limiting ourselves to supervising stability; we are focusing on democratizing access to capital through digitalization and innovation,” she said, adding that the partnership aims to transform Moldova’s financial system into a more transparent and accessible one, aligned with the European Union single market.
Between April 13 and 18, 2026, the Moldovan delegation is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C.
The agenda also includes meetings with representatives of the IMF, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and other international financial institutions. The dialogue with the IMF takes place in the context of Moldova’s request to launch a new three-year program with the Fund, without a financial component.