JVI Alumni Quotes

“We learned at the Residential Property Price Indices course about several methods of calculating indices, how to compare them, and most useful – how to interpret the results. The theory was well-reasoned and supported by practical examples from real situations, which will definitively help me in my future work.” Ms. Vesna Plaznik, Statistical Office of Slovenia, IMF course on Residential Property Price Indices

“I appreciated variety of lecturers giving an international overview on topics relevant for my daily work, as well as networking and sharing of experience. Especially useful for me was a presentation about the Austrian National Bank and ECB top-down solvency stress testing tool, as well as more technical on contagion models.” Mr. Radek Schejbal, Czech National Bank, OeNB course on Financial Stability and Supervisory Stress Testing. January 14-17, 2019

“The course on Residential Property Price Indices (RPPIs) provided practical guidance on methods for compiling RPPIs based available data and country-specific characteristics. Learning and networking encourages participants to exchange experiences, which can give valuable insights into what can eventually be implemented.” Ms. Tatiana Scoarta, National Bank of Moldova, IMF course on Residential Property Price Indices. IMF Course on Financial Sector Surveillance

“Through the presentations I was able to learn a great deal about the monetary policy frameworks of other countries.” Mr. Zsolt Szőrfi, National Bank of HungaryIMF Course on Monetary Polic. January-February 2018

“The course on Monetary Policy gave me a greater understanding of the complex linkages between monetary policy, exchange rate regimes, and other macroeconomic factors.” Mr. Martin Pintaric, National Bank of Croatia, IMF Course on Monetary Policy. January-February 2018

“I am confident that this course will ensure better insight into how to formulate and apply policies in different monetary regimes, as well as about global trends and country case studies.” Mr. Ievgenii Skok, National Bank of Ukraine, IMF Course on Monetary Policy. January-February 2018

“I will use what I learned from the real-life case studies in building models and communicating their results in my daily work.” Mr. Fatih Akcelik, Central Bank of the Republic of TurkeyIMF Course on Monetary Policy. January-February 2018