As part of the Global Money Week, the Career Center at AAB College organized a panel discussion on the topic “The Role of Digital Money in Combating Tax Evasion,” with the participation of institutional representatives and experts from the financial sector.
The panel was moderated by Professor Medain Hashani, who emphasized the importance of addressing developments in the financial sector from both academic and practical perspectives, highlighting the growing role of digitalization in improving transparency and strengthening mechanisms against tax evasion.
The invited panelists included Dardan Fusha from the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo, Mentor Hyseni from the Tax Administration of Kosovo, and Bashkim Zeqiri from Paysera.
Mr. Fusha from the Central Bank discussed current developments in the financial system, with a particular focus on the role and impact of digital technologies in improving the efficiency of financial services and promoting economic development. He emphasized that the advancement of digital payment instruments enables faster, safer, and more cost-effective processes, facilitating the circulation of funds and supporting economic activity.
In this context, he highlighted that these developments contribute to greater traceability of transactions and strengthening the integrity of the financial system.
From the perspective of the tax institution, Mr. Hyseni from the Tax Administration emphasized the importance of technology in identifying and preventing tax evasion. He noted that the digitalization of tax processes and increased inter-institutional cooperation are key elements for improving tax compliance.
Meanwhile, Mr. Zeqiri from Paysera spoke about the role of digital financial platforms in transforming payment systems and their impact on reducing the informal economy. He stressed that the use of modern payment solutions contributes to greater efficiency and transparency in economic activities.
The panel featured interactive discussions and an exchange of perspectives between the panelists and participants. This activity served as a platform for addressing current issues related to economic and financial developments at both the national and global levels.
