On February 12, 2021, a joint virtual conference of the NBR - IMF took place. The event aimed to present the IMF report Regional Economic Outlook (REO): Europe, focusing on Chapter 3 (Corporate Liquidity and Solvency in Europe during the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic : The Role of Policies). The event was attended by guests from Romania, Croatia, Poland and Bulgaria, as well as media representatives from countries in the region.
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Event Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
- Opening remarks – Mugur Isărescu, Governor of the National Bank of Romania
- Outlook and policies – Alfred Kammer, Director of European Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
IMF Presentation
- Introduction by Moderator – Nadeem Ilahi, Senior Regional Representative (IMF)
- Analysis of Corporate Vulnerabilities – Laura Valderrama (IMF)
Discussion Panel and Q&A
Panel discussion:
- Nadeem Ilahi (Moderator) – Senior Regional Representative, IMF
- Ionuṭ Dumitru, Chief Economist, Raiffeisen Bank, Romania and former President of the Fiscal Council
- Marek Rozkrut. Chief Economist EY Poland
- Vedran Šošic, Chief Economist, National Bank of Croatia
- Ms. Laura Valderrama, Senior Economist, IMF
Conclusion