The Polish Zloty and the Independence of Narodowy Bank Polski as the Foundations of Economic Development

Professor Adam Glapiński, Governor of Narodowy Bank Polski

For more than three decades now, Poles have enjoyed sovereignty, and the Polish economy has been a spectacular success. Nobody has gifted us that success, we owe it to ourselves. It is thanks to the hard work of Poles, their ambition and entrepreneurship, that the Polish economy has achieved rapid growth in prosperity in recent decades.

Forecasts for our economy remain optimistic. They indicate that Poland can attain the level of GDP currently enjoyed by the wealthy countries of Europe, including Italy, France, and the United Kingdom as early as the beginning of the next decade.

In a world torn by geopolitical tensions and wars, including Russia’s aggressive stance, our economic success is not, however, guaranteed. That is why everybody who puts the good of Poland first should mobilise their forces and support the building of a powerful state and a strong economy. This is our greatest duty to history.

In this article, I would like to outline the role played by the Polish currency and Narodowy Bank Polski in supporting rapid and stable economic growth, thereby strengthening the country.