On September 22, 2026, representatives of Francophone central banks gathered in Nouakchott, Mauritania, for the 20th annual meeting of training directors. The event, organized by the Central Bank of Mauritania, focuses on developing competencies and adapting to economic and technological changes. The meeting brings together training officials from central banks within the group to share experiences and best practices in training and human resource development.
The meeting's theme, "Training: A Strategic Lever for Prospective Management of Jobs and Competencies," underscores the importance of enhancing skills in the face of rapid changes in payment systems, cyber risks, climate risks, and economic and technological transformations. Mauritania's central bank governor, Mohamed Amin Ould Dheybi, emphasized that these changes require central banks to strengthen their capacities and competencies to address new challenges.
The Director-General of Strategies, Budget, and Human Resources, Amina Ali, highlighted the significance of training, knowledge transfer, and experience sharing in developing and sustaining institutional capacities. She acknowledged the importance of collaboration among Francophone central banks in addressing common challenges.
Anselme Imbert, Director of the International Banking and Financial Institute and President of the Group of Training Directors of Francophone Central Banks, praised Mauritania's role in the group and its hosting of the current meeting. He noted that the gathering provides a platform for Francophone central banks to share experiences and expertise in developing competencies and anticipating human resource needs.
The meeting enables central banks to exchange knowledge on best practices in training and human resource development, with a focus on addressing emerging challenges in the central banking sector. Participants aim to identify strategies for enhancing competencies and adapting to the rapidly evolving economic and technological landscape.
The Central Bank of Mauritania's hosting of the meeting demonstrates its commitment to regional cooperation and capacity building among Francophone central banks. The event provides an opportunity for participants to engage in discussions, share experiences, and develop strategies for addressing common challenges in the region.
The 20th annual meeting of Francophone central banks concludes with a renewed emphasis on the importance of training and competency development in central banking. The outcome of the meeting is expected to contribute to the enhancement of capacities and competencies among Francophone central banks, enabling them to effectively address emerging challenges in the region.
Key points
- Francophone central banks convene in Nouakchott to discuss competence development and economic, technological transformations.
- The meeting focuses on developing competencies and adapting to economic and technological changes.
- The event enables central banks to exchange knowledge on best practices in training and human resource development.
