The delegation of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina (CBBH), led by Governor Jasmina Selimović Ph.D. is in Bangkok, participating in the Annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG). Governor Selimović met with a number of high-ranking officials of the IMF and the WB, and her participation in the annual plenary session is also planned.

During the talks with Eugen Rhuggenaath, Executive Director of the World Bank, Antonella Bassani, Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia, and Joeren Click and Marnix van Rij, officials of the Office of the Executive Director for the Group of Countries to which Bosnia and Herzegovina belongs (OEDNE), there were discussed the current economic challenges and prospects for Bosnia and Herzegovina in the context of global economic developments.

Along with the continued activities, meetings were held with Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the IMF, and Mateusz Szczurek, Director of the IMF's European Department. The discussions focused on the macroeconomic outlook for Bosnia and Herzegovina, inflationary trends, financial stability, the impact of global uncertainties on the domestic economy, and current developments in international financial markets

In the discussions with officials of these two most powerful international financial institutions, the independence of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina was particularly emphasized, as well as the need to preserve this status prescribed by the Constitution and the Law.

The Governor will also attend the annual plenary session, at which senior officials of member states, Central Bank Governors, and Finance Ministers discuss the state and prospects of the global economy, key economic and financial risks, and priorities for international cooperation.

During the annual meetings, the IMF published its World Economic Outlook Report. According to IMF estimates, global growth is projected at 3.1 percent in 2026 and 3.5 percent in 2027.

As for Bosnia and Herzegovina, the IMF projects gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.3 percent for 2026, while growth is expected to accelerate to 2.6 percent in 2027. The projections also indicate expected inflation trends. The average annual consumer price growth rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to IMF estimates, was 4.0 percent in 2025, while its growth is expected to increase to 5.0 percent in 2026. Inflation is projected to slow to 3.3 percent in 2027.

Participation in annual meetings and discussions with representatives of the IMF and the World Bank provide an opportunity to exchange views on current economic challenges, strengthen cooperation with international partners and consider issues of importance for preserving the macroeconomic and financial stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The delegation of the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Bangkok features Governor Jasmina Selimović, Ph.D, member of the CBBH Governing Board, Darko Tomaš, Ph.D. and Vice Governor.Emir Kurtić, Ph.D

CBBH Delegation at the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Bangkok