The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) launched today the fifth edition of the "School of Modern Finance" program, conducted with the support of the National Bank of Romania (NBR) and in partnership with the Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE).

Until now, the project was exclusively dedicated to undergraduate and master's students from the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (ASEM), but this year the program is expanding for the first time, bringing a premiere: the participation of master's students from the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Sciences of the Moldova State University (USM), alongside economic journalists from the Republic of Moldova.

“The National Bank trains specialists capable of responsibly managing the financial sector but also contributes to strengthening economic journalism so that the public can understand economic realities in clear and accessible language. This approach brings more transparency, trust, and clarity to how the economy is perceived and explained”, says NBM Governor Anca Dragu.

The current edition brings together participants selected through a competitive process, who will undergo a complex program in Romania, combining lectures given by experts and academics, practical sessions with professionals from the financial and banking sector, and thematic visits to relevant institutions. The itinerary also includes cultural activities and historical visits to cities such as Iași, Brașov, Suceava, and Sinaia, offering young people a complete educational experience.

The selected young people expressed their confidence that the program will offer them a unique experience, especially since this will be their first opportunity to visit a European central bank, such as the National Bank of Romania. At the end of the program, participants will promote financial education to the general public through explanatory journalistic materials and will receive certificates signed by the governors of the NBM and NBR, as well as by the rectors of ASE Bucharest and ASEM.

The “School of Modern Finance” program aims to support young people in their professional training and promote a solid economic culture among both aspiring economists and representatives of the economic press.