The Deputy Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Petru Rotaru, took part today in the launch event of the first financial education club for students - FINEDU AESM, where he focused on the role of financial education and the involvement of young people in the sustainable development of the Republic of Moldova’s economy.

"Students represent a segment of society with a particular predilection for innovation and an increased capacity to assimilate new concepts. That's why we must support them to understand the importance of financial education. This not only expands their personal and professional development opportunities, but also helps them become informed consumers, able to make informed financial decisions and get involved in the country's economic development projects", Petru Rotaru emphasized.

In his speech, the Deputy Governor highlighted the NBM constant contribution to the training of future specialists and, implicitly, to the development of a more inclusive and prosperous society.

"Financial education is part of the National Bank of Moldova’s mission, and through our national campaigns or financial education camps, we strive to provide young people with all the necessary tools to become financially responsible citizens and professionals" said Petru Rotaru.

The Deputy Governor of the central bank tackled the NBM partnerships and the importance of regional cooperation for alignment with European financial standards, mentioning in particular the " School of Modern Finance " programme, carried out together with the National Bank of Romania and the Academy of Economic Studies in Bucharest for young people from the Academy of Economic Studies from Moldova (AESM).

„We offer students from the Republic of Moldova access to a European level of financial education. This program not only enriches the financial and banking knowledge of the participants, but also gives them the opportunity to interact directly with top professionals from Romania, during discussions and lectures given by specialists from Bucharest", concluded Deputy Governor Petru Rotaru.

The event, organized in the context of the 33rd anniversary since the foundation of AESM, brought together representatives of the public, private and academic sectors, who discussed the development prospects of the economy and the importance of sustainable economic policies..