19 July 2024, Skopje 

Strengthening of the financial literacy in our country is in the focus of the National Bank, which undertakes educational activities for different age groups.  The support provided by the central bank for the second year in a row, through preparation of students-representatives of International Economics Olympiad is among these activities. 

The National Bank delivered series of lectures for students-representatives at this year’s Olympiad: Misa Veselinski, a 3rd year student at the Yahia Kemal college, Skopje, Sara Tosevska, 3rd year and Nikola Bojcev, 2nd year at the Mathematical and Informatics High School, Skopje, as well as Jovan Odzakov, 2nd year at Josif Josifovski High School, Gevgelija.  There were presentations on professional topics and a virtual quiz by the employees from Monetary Policy and Research Department, Statistics Department and Consumer Protection and Financial Education Department at the National Bank.  Students and their mentors had the opportunity to visit the National Bank Museum and get acquainted with the rich numismatic collection of coins that were used in our country from ancient times to the present.

The International Economics Olympiad is a prestigious international competition in economics for high school students, which is being held from 2018 onwards, and this year shall take place from 25 to 31 July in Hong Kong. The purpose of this event is to strengthen the knowledge of students in the field of economics and to encourage the competitive spirit and the international connection of the participants. Last year, our participant at the International Economics Olympiad won a bronze medal. 

The lectures and activities held in the central bank are within the Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of financial education, for the purposes of the International Economics Olympiad, signed between the National Bank and the Union of Mathematicians. The goal of the cooperation with the Union of Mathematicians is to discover, support and encourage the competitive spirit of talented students and knowledge in the field of economics, finance and business.