IMF To Establish New RCDC In Rome
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to establish a new regional capacity development center (RCDC) in Rome, Italy, aimed at strengthening economic institutions and policymaking across Southeast Europe.
Im a statement released on March 23,2026,
The Fund explained that the new Southeast Europe Technical Assistance Center (SEETAC) will serve Western Balkan countries including Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia ,as well as Moldova, all of which are pursuing European Union membership. The center is expected to begin operations by January 2027.
Speaking to this, the IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva explained the center will help address the significant capacity development needs of member countries in the region, supporting macroeconomic stability, resilience, growth, and progress toward EU accession.
“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,” she stated
SEETAC will join a network of 17 IMF RCDCs currently operating worldwide, delivering tailored technical assistance in key areas including fiscal policy, monetary and financial sector policies, macroeconomic frameworks and forecasting, statistics, and legal matters. It will also complement training already being provided to the region by the IMF’s Joint Vienna Institute (JVI).
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