Dr.sc

Fehmi Mehmeti

Fehmi Mehmeti was born in Vushtrri, 06, May,1969

Resident in St. Muharrem Fejza, Lagja Royalit, Prishtinë

Education

Ph.D. in Economics, University of Library Studies and Information Technology Sofia, Bulgaria, (November 2018). Dissertation’s principal subjects: Organizational culture in the banking sector.

Master of Arts, Banking and Finances (Master in Financial Markets and Banking) Faculty of Economics, AAB College, Pristina, Republic of Kosovo (2009/2011)

University degree in Banking and Finances, Faculty of Economics, University of Pristina, Pristina, Republic of Kosovo.(1996/2001)

Work experience:

University Professor, Lecturer at Faculty of Economics, AAB College, Fushë Kosovë, 2023 – present

Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, Prishtinë, 2018-2023

Governor at the International Monetary Found, Representative of the Republic of Kosovo, International Monetory Found, Washington D.D, USA, 2017-2023

Deputy Governor for Financial Supervision, Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, Pristinë,  2013-2017

Chief of Staf of the Executive Director, Pristina International Airport, Sllatine, 2011-2013

Lecturer of economic subjects – Management, External Collaborator, University of Pristina, Prishtinë, 2011-2012

Control manager, Tax Administration of Kosovo, Prishtinë, 2009-2011

Advisor for Value Added Tax, Tax Administration of Kosovo, Prishtinë, 2007-2009 

Tax Inspector, Tax Administration of Kosovo, Prishtinë, 2001-2007

Director of Directorate for Health and Social Welfare at Municipality of Vushtrri, 1999-2001

Financial Director in a trading company in Vushtrri, 1993-1998

High school professor. Lecturer of economic subjects at Marin Beçikemi High School, Vushtrri, 1992-1993

Selected publications:

Fiscal policy in Kosovo and its impact on economic development. (with Arsim Dragaj) KNOWLEDGE-International Journal 26.6 (2018): 1693-1701. https://www.academia.edu/download/71927352/39.pdf 

Organizational Culture and Organizational Performance Factors with the Special Focus on Kosovo Banking System. (with Berat Aqifi)

 KNOWLEDGE – International Journal Vol. 22.2 (2018): 623-630. https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/19790/1/trud%202.pdf 

The Financial Sector Is Liquid and Supports the Economy in Kosovo. The Bank for International Settlements, (2022),

www.bis.org/review/r221115h.htm

The International Arbitration Recognized the Fair Decision of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo. The Bank for International Settlements, (2022), www.bis.org/review/r221121p.htm.  

The Financial System Proved Capable of Withstanding the Crises Caused by the Pandemic and the War in Ukraine. The Bank for International Settlements, (2023), www.bis.org/review/r230104a.htm.    

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo Has Taken Steps to Protect the Economy from Covid-19 Damages. The Bank for International Settlements, (2020), www.bis.org/review/r200406b.htm.  

The Financial Sector Was the Main Pillar of Support for Businesses and Individuals. The Bank for International Settlements, (2021), www.bis.org/review/r211230g.htm.  

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo Places the Republic of Kosovo in the Attention of the International Arena. The Bank for International Settlements, (2019), www.bis.org/review/r190327c.htm.  

Conferences:

The Governor of the Central Bank of Kosovo, Mr. Fehmi Mehmeti Is Attending the Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank. Banka Qendrore e Republikës Së Kosovës, (2019),  www.bqk-kos.org/the-governor-of-the-central-bank-of-kosovo-mr-fehmi-mehmeti-is-attending-the-spring-meetings-of-the-imf-and-the-world-bank/?lang=en.    

Guvernatori Mehmeti Takoi Zëvendëspresidentin E Bankës Botërore, Cyril Muller. Banka Qendrore e Republikës Së Kosovës, (2019), www.bqk-kos.org/news/guvernatori-mehmeti-takoi-zevendespresidentin-e-bankes-boterore-cyril-muller/.  

Guvernatori Fehmi Mehmeti, U Takua Me Zëvendësdrejtorin Menaxhues Të Fmn-Së, Tao Zhang. Banka Qendrore e Republikës Së Kosovës, (2019), www.bqk-kos.org/news/guvernatori-fehmi-mehmeti-u-takua-me-zevendesdrejtorin-menaxhues-te-fmn-se-tao-zhang/. 

Selected Media Appearances:  

Economic growth of the year we leave behind, and projections for this year. TV Show Ekonomiks, Guest as the governor of CBK, Radio Televizioni i Kosovës, Prishtinë (2022), https://tinyurl.com/bzwuvfv2 

The stability of financial system in Kosovo. TV show Five, Guest as ex-governor of CBK, RTV Dukagjini, Prishtinë, (2023), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGQFeCqZaDQ&ab_channel=RTVDukagjini 

Interview with Governor in duty of Central Bank of Kosovo. Voice of America, Washington, (2017), https://www.zeriamerikes.com/a/4069248.html