The NBM and the Entrepreneurship Development Organization (ODA) will strengthen cooperation to promote financial education, financial inclusion, and the digitalization of payments in the business environment
The Central Bank announced this, noting, in particular, that this is envisaged by a cooperation protocol signed by Anca Dragu, President of the National Bank of Moldova, and Vadim Codreanu, Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Organization (ODA). The document establishes a framework for cooperation between the two institutions to promote financial education, enhance financial inclusion, and support the digital transformation of Moldova's business environment. The National Bank of Moldova (and the Entrepreneurship Development Organization) will conduct joint trainings, information and educational events aimed at entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, start-ups and self-employed individuals. The goal of the cooperation will be to strengthen financial and digital skills, promote the use of modern, safe and efficient financial services, electronic payment instruments and the MIA instant payment system, as well as develop campaigns, mentoring programs and public events dedicated to digitalization and financial inclusion in the business environment. An important goal of the cooperation is to promote responsible financial behavior and support entrepreneurs in accessing and using financial services adapted to the specific needs of the business environment. In this regard, the President of the NBM, Anca Dragu, emphasized that financial education, financial inclusion and digitalization of payments are the main components of a modern, safe and people-oriented financial sector and the real economy. According to her, for the NBM, financial stability is reflected in the behavior of entrepreneurs who understand, access and responsibly use financial services. "Thanks to this "Through our partnership with the Entrepreneurship Development Organization, we will bring financial education closer to entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the self-employed. Modern payment instruments, such as the MIA instant payment system created by the National Bank, directly contribute to increased economic efficiency and cost reduction. The National Bank supports a secure, accessible, and innovative financial ecosystem in which digitalization goes hand in hand with trust, responsibility, and user protection," said Anca Dragu. Vadim Codreanu, Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Organization, noted that developing financial and digital skills is essential for sustainable business growth. He emphasized that in the modern economy, business success depends not only on access to financing but also on entrepreneurs' ability to understand and effectively use financial and digital instruments. "Through this partnership with the National Bank of Moldova, we aim to provide entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed financial decisions, implement modern payment solutions, and grow their businesses in an increasingly digitalized economic environment. We are convinced that investing in financial and digital education is a direct investment in the competitiveness and sustainability of enterprises in Moldova," stated the ODA Director. The bilateral partnership will include training sessions, seminars, conferences, roundtables, and other events aimed at ensuring the broadest possible access for entrepreneurs to information and educational resources. At the same time, the National Bank of Moldova and the Development Organization will collaborate on the development and dissemination of educational modules, including digital ones, on topics related to financial education, digital banking, payment security, and the use of modern payment instruments. // 17.06.2026 — InfoMarket.
