Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, engaged students from a high school in Chisinau in an exploration of inflation through an interactive game to explain the concept of inflation, its manifestations, and the tools used by a central bank to influence it.
The workshop was organised by the NBM and hosted at the National History Museum of Moldova, as part of the international initiative “Global Money Week”, which takes place from 18 to 24 March in 176 countries, focusing on children and young people interested in enhancing their financial literacy.
Through interactive activities and lively discussions, the students were able to better understand the origins of inflation, its impact on the economy, and the role of inflation target pursued by the NBM. The children saw what is included in the minimum consumption basket, the dynamics of supply and demand, and learnt financial concepts that were presented by the Governor in a creative, dynamic, and attractive manner.
The workshop is preceded by another unique activity with the participation of Governor Anca Dragu - a simulation of a monetary policy decision-making meeting, attended by a group of high school students.
As part of the Global Money Week, which started on Monday, the NBM is hosting a series of financial education events. These events take place both at the NBM headquarters, where visits to the exhibition hall are taking place, and at the National History Museum of Moldova, where workshops are organised in collaboration with the independent analytical centre “Expert-Grup”, as part of the USAID-supported national campaign “Financial Education for All”. At the same time, presentations on the security features of the Moldovan leu will be delivered, alongside a numismatic exhibition titled “Old coins... New Coins...”, expected to captivate children and young people on Saturday and Sunday.
