JVI Alumni Quotes

Training on the 'Fiscal Sustainability' by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Joint Vienna Institute has deepened my knowledge in the field of international economic cooperation to effectively support Kyrgyzstan's budget. I am confident that the joint approaches of the IMF and our international cooperation will ensure the country's long-term financial stability. Damira Orozmamatova, State Tax Service of Kyrgyzstan Course on Fiscal Sustainability, September 14-25, 2026

As a tax administration professional from Uzbekistan, I found the Future of Taxation course at the Joint Vienna Institute a valuable opportunity to look at taxation from both policy and administrative perspectives. I particularly appreciated the practical insights into the Austrian tax administration and the opportunity to compare different approaches to common tax challenges. The presentation from Estonia on its distribution-based corporate income tax model was especially interesting and gave me a different perspective on how corporate taxation can be designed. The presentations from participants from Armenia and Georgia were also very relevant and provided useful regional perspectives. One of my key takeaways is that the future of taxation is not only about digitalization, AI or new tax instruments. It is increasingly about the ability to simulate, assess and understand the potential effects of policy decisions before they are implemented. Beyond the technical content, I greatly appreciated the open atmosphere, meaningful discussions and the opportunity to exchange experiences with colleagues from different countries. The course gave me not only new knowledge, but also new questions and perspectives to take back to my work in Uzbekistan. Furkatbek Ergashev, Tax Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan Course on Future of Taxation, September 14-18, 2026

It was a pleasure to participate in the first part of the Cohort Training on Exchange Rate Policies and Managing Capital Flows. I particularly appreciated the historical perspective on the evolution of monetary and exchange rate regimes. While some of these concepts may seem like history today, their implications continue to shape our economy and everyday life. Many thanks to the staff for making this course such an informative and enjoyable experience. Krista Geraj, Bank of Albania Cohort Training on Exchange Rate Policies and Managing Capital Flows, August 17–28, 2026  

It is my pleasure to be a participant of the training course on "Exchange Rate Policies and Capital Flow Flows" at the JVI. The first part of it gave me a solid practical experience on currency policy regimes and exchange rate management. The underlined course is very practical and it consists of many real cases and problems. Within the course, the participants were involved into deep discussions and interchanged their experience to each other. We have also considered some real cases and situations related our countries. Overall, the course was very fruitful in terms of gaining practical knowledge. Therefore, I am looking forward to take part into the second part of it. Giorgi Machavariani, Ministry of Finance of Georgia Cohort Training on Exchange Rate Policies and Managing Capital Flows, August 17-28, 2026

I would like to express my gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the JVI course on Green Finance: Focus on Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation. Climate change is unquestionably a critical global challenge, steadily compromising the stability of our era. The course was an extremely valuable and insightful experience, providing a comprehensive understanding of how regulatory authorities are integrating climate-related and environmental risks into financial stability and regulatory frameworks. What I appreciated most was the combination of high-quality academic content with practical policy discussions and perspectives from different jurisdictions. I am grateful to the organizers (JVI, OeNB) and lecturers for creating such a meaningful and engaging learning experience. Pikria Jokhadze, National Bank of Georgia Course on Green Finance – Focus on Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation, May 4-8, 2026

I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in very intensive and enriching sessions during the ‘Green Finance – Focus on Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation’ course at the JVI. It was a remarkable course where the experts explained everything very well, from the complexities of carbon pricing to the strategic implementation of green bonds. I learned a great deal about the intersection of climate action and monetary policy; the productivity of the program and the high-level exchange of experiences provided me with invaluable insights. I leave with a much deeper understanding of how financial regulation can effectively drive the green transition, equipped with a sophisticated toolkit to further advance sustainable economic frameworks in my professional capacity. Shohijahonmirzo Xurramzoda, Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Uzbekistan Course on Green Finance – Focus on Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation, May 4-8, 2026

I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in very intensive and enriching MPAF course, which has significantly strengthened my understanding of monetary policy analysis. The insights gained from the course will not only enhance my professional work but also contribute to the development of more robust and effective economic forecasting and policy design in my home country. Vusala Jafarova, Center for Analysis and Communication of Economic Reforms, Azerbaijan Blended Course on Model-Based Monetary Policy Analysis and Forecasting, October 28-November 8, 2024