The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Anca Dragu, had today a meeting with the participants of the “School of Modern Finances” program, carried out together with the National Bank of Romania (NBR), the Academy of Economic Studies of Bucharest (AES) for the students of the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (AESM).

During the meeting, Anca Dragu awarded certificates to students who, as part of the program, delivered financial education lectures across Moldova’s villages to pupils, teenagers, retirees, and residents in rural areas. Therefore, presentations on financial and banking, and non-banking subjects, as well as in the field of insurance, have been made throughout the country.

“We want to contribute to the training of new generations of economists and look forward to welcoming them as colleagues here at the National Bank. We will continue this program to encourage as many young people as possible to participate in the financial education of citizens and the economic growth of the country”, stated the Governor of the NBM.

Anca Dragu mentioned that the orientation towards study determines to a large extent the future of a society, expressing the NBM’s commitment to helping young people define their development priorities both professionally and as citizens who share European values.

In response, the participants of the “School of Modern Finance” expressed their gratitude for being part of the financial education process, made possible through their involvement in the program. They shared their unforgettable impressions of interacting with Romanian financial personalities, who provided them memorable lectures and messages during the program.

The certificates awarded to the participants of the “School of Modern Finance” program are signed by the Governors of the NBM and the NBR, as well as by the Rectors of ASE Bucharest and ASEM.

The program was launched in 2023. The first two editions of the “School of Modern Finances” program took place in Romania, allowing Moldovan students to combine their study experience in the Romanian capital with cultural and historical activities in cities such as Iasi, Suceava, Brasov, and Sinaia.

The participation of Moldovan students in this program is partially supported by the USAID Program “Moldova Institutional and Structural Reforms Activity” (MISRA), which supports the efforts of the NBM to accelerate financial sector reforms and enhance education and financial inclusion.