Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina signs cooperation agreements with public faculties

(Patria) - The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH) has signed cooperation agreements with several public faculties in Bosnia and Herzegovina, aiming to strengthen institutional and academic ties, improve research work, and develop the professional competencies of students and young researchers.

The agreements envisage the implementation of joint research, analytical, and innovation projects, the engagement of academic staff through guest lectures and mentorship, as well as the organization of mentorship programs and guest lectures by Central Bank officials. Furthermore, the cooperation includes the development of professional and summer internship programs for students, partnership in scientific publishing and support for research projects, and the organization of workshops, conferences, professional gatherings, and other forms of academic and professional knowledge exchange.

Governor of the CBBH, Dr. Jasmina Selimović, emphasized that investing in knowledge and connecting with the academic community is one of the key elements of long-term stability and development.

“Cooperation with universities and faculties allows us to connect theoretical knowledge with practical experience, encourage research in areas relevant to the CBBH, and open up opportunities for professional development for young people. The Central Bank remains committed to strengthening professional capacities in Bosnia and Herzegovina and building a partnership with the academic community,” emphasized Governor Selimović.

The CBBH is already implementing a project to integrate financial literacy into the education system with several faculties and has achieved excellent cooperation. Today's cooperation agreements were signed with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Sarajevo, the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Sarajevo, the Faculty of Electrical Engineering in East Sarajevo, the Faculty of Economics in Tuzla, the Faculty of Economics in Sarajevo, and the Faculty of Economics Pale. The selection of faculties was made in accordance with the business needs and processes of the CBBH.

In the coming period, it is planned to sign cooperation agreements with the Faculty of Information Technologies in Mostar, the Faculty of Economics in Banja Luka, and the Faculty of Law in Banja Luka.