TIRANA, December 23/ATA/ Governor of the Bank of Albania Gent Sejko held a meeting with political writers, journalists and representatives of the print and broadcast media in Albania.
Governor Sejko highlighted in his speech the significance of clear, accurate and professional communication in an increasingly complex economic and financial environment, noting that cooperation with the media is essential for transparency and public understanding of the central bank’s policies.
Governor Sejko underlined that the media has an irreplaceable role in explaining monetary and financial decision-making and in the fight against financial disinformation.
He also took the opportunity to speak on the performance of the Albanian economy during 2025, emphasizing that it has continued to show stable growth, a strong labor market and low inflation, under the conditions of an uncertain external environment.
In this context, the monetary policy of the Bank of Albania has been prudent and oriented towards maintaining stability, aiming for a sustainable balance between controlling inflation and supporting economic growth.
“Our decisions have a direct impact on the lives of citizens and businesses, so transparency and their explanation remain a continuous priority for the Bank of Albania”, he stressed.
Further on, it was the turn of extending the Governor’s Award for the Best Diploma for 2025, as evidence of the Bank of Albania’s commitment to promoting scientific research and academic excellence.
38 students applied to this competition with undergraduate and master’s theses, which addressed topics of significance for economic and financial policymaking in the country.
Guina Shkëmbi from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management received First Prize for her master’s thesis “The Current Road to SEPA: Assessing Compliance Challenges and Economic Impact in Albania”.
And Eva Billa from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana, got Second Prize for her thesis “Effects of Monetary Policy on Labor Income in Albania”.
Eris Hoti from King’s College London, MSc Financial Policy and Regulation received Third Prize for the topic “Bank Size and Competition in Albania: Evidence from the Panzar and Rosse Model”.
In conclusion, Governor Sejko congratulated the winners and all participants for the high level of their work, encouraging them to maintain a continuous connection with the Bank of Albania and to contribute in the future with knowledge and professionalism to the economic and financial development of the country. /k.s/a.f/p.s./
