IMF Announces a New Regional Technical Assistance Center for Southeast Europe

IMF News, March 23, 2026

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Published: March 23, 2026

Overview

Press Release No. 26/083 dated March 23, 2026.
The IMF will create a new regional capacity development center (RCDC) in Rome, Italy to strengthen economic institutions and policymaking in member countries in Southeast Europe.
The new center is named the Southeast Europe Technical Assistance Center (SEETAC).

Coverage and beneficiaries

SEETAC will work with the Western Balkan countries:
- Albania
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kosovo
- Montenegro
- North Macedonia
- Serbia
SEETAC will also work with Moldova.
All listed countries aim to join the European Union.

Scope and activities

SEETAC will deliver tailored technical assistance in key areas for macroeconomic management:
- fiscal policy
- monetary and financial sector policies
- macroeconomic frameworks and forecasting
- statistics
- legal issues
The center will complement training to the region provided by the IMF’s Joint Vienna Institute (JVI).

Timeline and network

SEETAC will begin operations by January 2027.
SEETAC will join a network of 17 IMF RCDCs worldwide.

Statement

“I am very pleased to announce creation of SEETAC, which will help meet the substantial capacity development needs of IMF member countries in Southeast Europe, boosting macroeconomic stability and resilience, growth prospects, and progress towards EU accession,” said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

Media relations

IMF Communications Department
MEDIA RELATIONS
PRESS OFFICER: Boris Balabanov
Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org
@IMFSpokesperson

Press Release No. 26/083 — IMF Communications Department, March 23, 2026.

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