Financial inclusion and sustainable development were the issues addressed by a delegation of the National Bank of Moldova in Washington. The event “Promoting Women’s Economic Empowerment through Financial Inclusion”, organized by the World Bank, was dedicated to the promotion of women in the economy, IPN reports.
According to BNM, Governor Anca Dragu, Moldova is making progress with the digitization of financial services and with initiatives to broaden the population’s access to modern financial instruments. These initiatives include the MIA instant payment system, launched in March 2024 and used by one in three Moldovans.
“Financial inclusion is not just about access to financial products and services, but about the ability of each individual, regardless of gender, age or social status, to actively contribute to economic life”, said Anca Dragu.
In March 2025 the project “FinancarELE – Female Leadership Community” was launched, an initiative dedicated to the development of financial and leadership skills among women in Moldova. The initiative provides access to mentoring programs, training and career opportunities in the financial-banking sector.