Today, the National Bank of Moldova (NBM) and Alecu Russo State University of Balti (ARSUB) have concluded a collaboration agreement. The document was signed by the NBM Governor, Anca Dragu, and the Rector of ARSUB, Natalia Gașițoi.

“We must strive to encourage the youth to remain in their homeland by providing them with quality education, understanding, and attractive job opportunities. We are highly committed to engaging in these discussions and fostering financial education in general”, stated Anca Dragu.

In response, Natalia Gașițoi emphasized the importance of strengthening the collaboration of the university with the NBM: “This agreement will pave the way to innovative projects. We are confident that we can mutually support each other, leading to significant enhancements in the training of young professionals”.

The agreement specifically outlines internship opportunities at the central bank for university students and the training of teachers to maintain a continuous connection with developments in the financial and banking market. Both parties also aim to collaborate on the preparation of bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses related to financial and banking activities. Additionally, the NBM will assist in aligning the content of curricula in the respective fields with the latest developments in the economic and financial sector.

The agreement signed today underlines the NBM's commitment to actively participating in the process of training specialists and adapting them to the ever-changing needs of the financial and banking market. It also emphasises the commitment to aligning educational activities in the financial and banking field with European standards. Similar agreements have been previously established with the Academy of Economic Studies of Moldova (AESM), Technical University of Moldova (TUM) and Moldova State University (MSU).

During her visit to Alecu Russo State University of Bălți, the NBM Governor delivered a lecture to students on “The role of the National Bank of Moldova. Inflation – Causes and State Tools for Maintaining Price Stability”.