Following a productive meeting with Andrew Jewell, Resident Representative of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission to Georgia on January 24, 2024, Natia Turnava, Acting Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, expressed enthusiasm for embracing the NBG's initiative to establish an educational space, “We are glad to have shared the NBG’s initiative to design an educational space with our important partner, the International Monetary Fund,” she noted.

The dialogue focused on exploring avenues for cooperation between the International Monetary Fund and the NBG, specifically in education. Discussions revolved around fostering knowledge and experience sharing, with an emphasis on developing educational programs tailored to market needs.

“Sharing the wealth of knowledge that is the NBG’s unique intellectual capital and professional expertise will greatly benefit the country's financial sector and other agencies. The sharing and implementation of the NBG's methodologies is also very much in demand in the central banks of Central Europe and the countries of the region. Therefore, we think the time has come to that we thought about setting up a structured, organized platform for sharing knowledge. The NBG’s Financial Education and Strategic Development Department will spearhead the creation of this educational space, aiming to cultivate a platform that fosters ongoing learning and innovation," noted Natia Turnava.

Natia Turnava emphasized the NBG’s commitment to financial education as a top priority, signaling the NBG's intent to embark on future projects of financial education.

The International Monetary Fund expressed keen interest in the potential collaboration, underscoring the promising prospects for mutual cooperation.