MNB Technical Cooperation

INTRODUCTION

International cooperation has a vital importance in the rapidly changing economic environment. In this spirit the Magyar Nemzeti Bank, the central bank of Hungary was proud to launch its Technical Cooperation Programme in 2023 which continues in 2025. The programme aims to foster the MNB’s collaboration with its partners and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practice among central banks. Titled “Stability in Transitions”, the MNB Technical Cooperation Programme 2025 offers four seminars over the year. The seminars highlight the duality of old and new, covering core central banking activities such as financial stability and macroprudential policymaking, and the pioneering fields of central banking from green finances and digitalisation to payment solutions.

The introductory brochure of the programme is available here.

This programme is an excellent opportunity for economic policymakers and financial experts of central banks to expand their knowledge and build valuable relationships with other professionals from around the word. By participating, experts have the opportunity to gain knowledge related to financial stability and sustainable growth, benefiting not only themselves, but also their wider community at their respective institution.

SEMINARS IN 2025

14-17 April:

Green and Sustainable Finances – Introducing the MNB’s Green Program

Application deadline: 3 March 2025

22-25 September:

Financial Infrastructures, Payments and Digitalisation

Application deadline: 11 August 2025

27-30 October:

Structural Modelling and Forecasting

Application deadline: 15 September 2025

24-27 November:

Financial Stability and Macroprudential Policymaking in cooperation with the Joint Vienna Institute (JVI)

Application deadline: 13 October 2025

PARTICIPANTS’ QUOTES

“It was comprehensive, well-organized, well-structured and delivered excellently”

“Most of the presentations were very informative, the speakers were experts in the field”

“More than my expectations actually. Thank you, I will recommend it to my colleagues”

“The organization of the seminar was 10 out of 10”

“All the presenters were highly knowledgeable and it was a real pleasure to hear and learn from them”

“The speakers were open to any questions and future follow-up”

“Topic on automation in processing bank transactions was the most valuable. It’s so amazing that this technology is implemented in MNB!"

“The vault of the MNB is impressive and something that a central bank could wish for."

“All of the topics and presenters were great, well prepared with new information."

“All the presentations were great, it was especially interesting to learn about the Hungarian payment systems and payment habits of Hungarian households."

“All topics were very interesting, useful and well presented."

“Everything was perfect 😊"

“As for the presenters I think that all of them made great effort to present to the best of their abilities, so all of them deserve a round of applause."

“Thanks a lot for wonderful 4 days. Lectures were so interesting and case studies and group exercises well designed."

“First of all, I am very glad to join the seminar in your country and thanks for invitation and especially I got many experiences from you colleagues."

“Please accept my deepest appreciation of your kind assistance for the program. Hope to be able to meet you all again sometime."

“Thanks very much. The logistical accommodation is superb. Thank you for the assistance and making this experience, both as participant and tourist, indeed memorable."

“Wonderful job already! 😊"

“In my opinion everything was just how it should be."

“The seminar was an enriching experience, and I gained valuable knowledge from each topic presented daily. I was particularly impressed by the comprehensive design of the banknote and coin process and operations. The insights shared on combating counterfeit banknotes were enlightening and will undoubtedly be beneficial in our work."

“It was a highly informative and engaging experience, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it."