Africa-Press – Angola. A network of Central Banks of Portuguese-Speaking Countries was formalized on Friday (17), in Washington (USA), with the purpose of promoting knowledge sharing and strengthening strategic cooperation between Portuguese-speaking countries.
Created on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, the network (abbreviated BCPLP) is an initiative of the countries of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) and reflects the growing importance of building bridges between the institutions of the countries of the community, by strengthening and structuring joint work.
Through a rotating annual presidency, each Central Bank will bring to the network’s agenda the discussion of topics of common interest on which it wishes to deepen reflection.
The first official meeting of the newly created network will take place in November 2026 in Luanda, and the first presidency will be held by the Bank of Portugal during 2027.
In addition to regular high-level meetings, working groups will be established to discuss agenda items from a technical perspective, fostering the exchange of experiences and the sharing of best practices and knowledge across Lusophone Central Banks.
An economic policy committee will also be created to analyze and discuss topics and policies of common interest to the economies of the member countries.
The governor of the National Reserve Bank of Angola (BNA), Manuel Tiago Dias, said that the network will contribute to improving the technical competence of the staff of the central banks of the Portuguese-speaking world.
He also explained, technicians will be able to prepare joint studies for later publication.
Founded on July 17, 1996, the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) is an international organization focused on strengthening friendship and cooperation among Portuguese-speaking nations.
The headquarters is in Lisbon (Portugal), the CPLP promotes the Portuguese language, political coordination and projects in various areas among its nine members, namely Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste.
The Spring Meetings of the World Bank and IMF conclude this Saturday, after intense days of work.
Happening under the motto “Building prosperity through policies,” the event brings together central bank officials, finance and development ministers, parliamentarians, private sector executives, civil society representatives, and academics.
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