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Communications Benchmarks 2024 report – emerging trends
The Communication Benchmarks 2024 report reveals some emerging trends as well as some regularities, as four years of benchmarking data are now available for the comms function. One of the key findings from this year’s benchmarks is that most central banks’ communications departments currently do not use AI to assist their work. The benchmarks also point to a trend towards later involvement in policy-making, and traditional media still being the dominant mode of communication.
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Benchmarking
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Benchmarking
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The Latam central bank has pursued its mandate in an exemplary fashion, despite external pressures
Governor of the year: Andriy Pyshnyy
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Central Banking Awards 2024: second group of winners unveiled
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Central Banking Awards 2024: first winners unveiled
Awards go to Central bank of the year, plus Reserve manager, Risk manager and more
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