YEREVAN /ARKA/. The inter- national information campaign “Global Money Week 2026” (GMW2026) will be held in Ar- menia from March 16 to 22, 2026. Armenia has been participat- ing in the Global Money Week ini- tiative since 2014, and the Central Bank of Armenia serves as its na- tional coordinator. Collaboration is planned with the Department of Youth Affairs of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports. This year’s GMW2026 theme is “Smart Money Talks.” The cam- paign aims to improve financial lit- eracy among young people and foster a responsible approach to personal finance. The event will include visits to youth centers across the country to hold discussions on financial topics with the participation of young people. Young people face financial deci- sions every day – from earning their first income to managing student loans, from investing to protecting them- selves from fraud, from controlling spending to having fun with friends. Personal finance can be scary, stressful, and even awkward. Many young people may not know who to turn to for financial questions, who to talk to about money, or are afraid to share their financial concerns. By sharing stories and asking ques- tions, they can gain the confidence and skills needed to manage money wisely. Open conversations about money and basic financial knowledge help avoid mistakes, reduce anxiety, and develop healthy financial habits. As part of the Global Money Week campaign, the Organisation for Eco- nomic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is bringing together partici- pants from more than 170 countries around a common goal: improving young people’s financial literacy and developing responsible financial be- haviour.
