Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries

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TARGET GROUP | Mid-level to senior officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies tasked with the design and execution of policies in resource-rich countries (RRCs).

QUALIFICATIONS | Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

COURSE DESCRIPTION | This course discusses macroeconomic policy issues and challenges faced by RRCs. The course provides participants with an understanding of the macroeconomics of growth and diversification, fiscal policy management, macroeconomic policy coordination, and public-sector asset management in RRCs. The course incorporates lectures, hands-on workshops, debates, and case studies.

COURSE OBJECTIVES | Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

· Analyze economic performance in resource-rich countries, including in terms of growth, inclusiveness, diversification, and sustainability.

· Design appropriate fiscal frameworks, applying suitable fiscal benchmarks to determine whether to consume, save, and/or invest the proceeds from the sale of natural resources.

· Identify the appropriate macroeconomic policy responses to commodity price shocks.

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Course Details

Start: 20270913Sep 13
End: 20270924Sep 24

Language: Eng/Pyc

Sponsoring Organization: IMF

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Application Deadline: June 13, 2027

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