Kosovo

GMW national coordinator: Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo Participating organisations: Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation; Kosovo Banking Association, Banka Ekonomike, Banka Kombëtare Tregtare, Banka për Biznes, Credins Bank, IsBank, NLB Bank, ProCredit Bank, Raiffeisen Bank, TEB Bank, Ziraat Bank, 10 schools, European School of Kosova, JCoders Academy, International Finance Corporation, and AAB University Total number of participating organisations: 27 Number of children and young people reached directly: 12,902 Number of adults reached directly: 300 Number of people reached indirectly: 843,000

During Global Money Week 2021, the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), jointly with Kosovo Bankers Association (KBA), and other governmental and financial institutions reached 843,000 children and youth through numerous direct and indirect activities. Throughout GMW 2021, different events took place and aimed to increase financial literacy awareness, especially among children and young people in the country. As part of the programme, the CBK organised an essay competition for high school students, with the motto: “Take care of yourself, take care of your money.”

The launch event of GMW 2021 took place at the Central Bank with an online forum organised by the Kosovo Bankers Association. The Week’s kick-off celebrations were attended by children from primary schools. During the opening event, the Governor of the CBK discussed the role of financial system in Kosovo. Children had the opportunity to meet with the Governor and were able to ask questions regarding the financial system in the country. Students from the AAB University took part in a lecture given by the Governor of the CBK. The event was held at the AAB University and broadcasted online.

In addition, the Governor participated in the morning programme at the main public TV (RTK) where he shared details about GMW and financial education activities by the CBK. A Forum was organised by the KBA on the topic: “The importance of financial education at a national level and the role of government institutions.” During the Week, many financial education materials were published on the CBK financial education platform and social media, such as on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others.

Moreover, the Kosovo Banking Association organised financial literacy awareness events and activities to target children, youth, and adults across Kosovo. KBA launched the campaign with an online forum called “The Importance of Financial Education for Youth in Kosovo – GMW 2021.” The panel consisted of representatives from the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, IFC, Raiffeisen Bank, NLB Bank and Jcoders Academy.

In the closing of GMW 2021, the Kosovo Banking Association held an award ceremony to announce the winners of the essay competition. Top three winners were awarded with monetary prizes, but all winners received a certificate and a gift package with various educational materials.