The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) in the joint with the "Junior Achievement Azerbaijan" (JAA) educational programs, "Financial Literacy" and "Knowledge Exchange" held regular certified training for students of a number of universities on "Basics of banking case and the role of the Central Bank in the banking system."
As reported in the CBA, the event organized by the Center for Research and Development at the Central Bank, was attended by 20 students of the State Economic, Baku State University and the Caucasus.
During the 5-day training participants received detailed information on the central banking, the structure of the banking system, the role of banks in the economy, banking regulations, etc.
Central Bank under the "Financial Literacy" is planning to hold another series of activities for different target groups. - 15B -
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