The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) is launching a series of financial education activities as part of the international campaign “Global Money Week”, scheduled to unfold from 18 to 24 March.

The event is aimed at everyone looking to enhance their financial education, focusing in particular on children and young people to better understand  financial and banking concepts and learn how to manage  their personal budget effectively.

In cooperation with the independent analytical centre “Expert-Grup” and the National History Museum of Moldova, the National Bank will host workshops, coin exhibitions spanning various periods and public financial education lessons throughout the country.

“Financial education is about equipping people with the skills necessary to increase their wealth and contribute to the country's economy. This education starts at an early age. Children and young people need to be prepared for the future. As the central bank, serving as the national coordinator of the financial education process, we aspire  to provide the younger generation with foundational knowledge, enabling them to assess economic situations and make prudent financial decisions”, emphasized  Anca Dragu, Governor of the National Bank of Moldova.

The Global Money Week activities will include visits to the NBM's exhibition hall, where visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history of the national currency and admire the collection of commemorative and jubilee gold and silver coins. It will be open from Monday to Friday (18-22 March).

Interactive financial workshops will also be held at the National History Museum of Moldova from 18 to 24 March, offering visitors the chance to explore a collection of ancient coins.

To participate in the event, prior registration is required. Groups of up to 35 individuals aged 9 and above will be formed that have to be accompanied by an adult responsible for their safety during the trip or workshop. Applications can be submitted to edufin@bnm.md by 13 March 2024. Visits are scheduled  at fixed times between 1:00 p.m.  and 4:00 p.m.

Global Money Week is an international initiative launched 12 years ago, involving 176 countries. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of financial education in developing well-informed financial attitudes and skills needed to make every day financial decisions.