Прикладная экономическая политика

Applied Economic Policy

The Applied Economic Policy (AEP) course is a comprehensive four-week training designed for highly motivated officials with potential for leadership roles in national economic policy-making institutions. It offers an unrivaled opportunity to strengthen participants’ policy skills, learn from experienced practitioners, and build an international professional network. Launched in early 1990s, the AEP has long been JVI’s flagship course, renowned for its outstanding reputation and distinguished alumni. The course aims to enhance the capabilities of participants to formulate and implement economic policies and to serve as policy analysts and advisors. Its content is continuously updated to address emerging challenges and incorporate new tools for modern economic policymaking and analysis. Equally important, throughout the course sessions and rich social program, participants can build networks with professionals from other countries, with many of these connections enduring for years.

TARGET GROUP | High-potential early-career professionals working in ministries of finance, central banks, and other public-sector institutions in JVI target countries. The AEP is designed for highly motivated professionals who want to deepen their economic-policy expertise, broaden their perspectives, and prepare for increasing policy responsibilities. Applicants should have a university degree in economics or a related field, at least two years of professional experience, and proficiency in English. Only individuals employed in the public sector are eligible to apply.

DESCRIPTION | The AEP course is comprehensive, covering macroeconomic concepts and policies, financial sector issues, structural issues, the Austrian political and economic system, as well as interpersonal and presentation skills and policy communication. The course is designed to provide participants with a good understanding of the multiple facets of economic policymaking, to strengthen their analytical skills, and to enable them to formulate and implement sound economic policies. Among the distinguished AEP alumni, there have been several governors, ministers and other high-level policymakers. The program combines analytical breadth and depth with practical policy application and peer learning, giving participants opportunities to exchange perspectives with colleagues and practitioners from across the JVI region, and beyond.

The AEP course is offered jointly with several JVI partners. The course comprises lectures, workshops, case studies, and participant presentations. This highly interactive format allows participants to apply concepts to real policy questions and learn directly from experienced policymakers and practitioners.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS | Applications are welcome from motivated, early-career public-sector professionals. Selection is competitive and takes into account educational background, relevant work experience, and past course performance (if applicable). Applicants must submit proof of their English language proficiency. Applicants must also submit an application agreement and reference from a senior official or direct supervisor in the agency where they work. Travel costs will be covered for participants, and accommodation at the JVI Residence and the standard living allowance will also be provided.

Course Approach and Components

The course emphasizes conceptual frameworks and practical tools for use in day-to-day macroeconomic and financial analysis, drawing on case studies relevant for the JVI region to illustrate how these tools are applied, how they can contribute to the policymaking process, and how to communicate policies effectively.

Presentation and Communication Skills
Communication Coaches/JVI (2 days)
This segment helps participants hone their presentation skills and public communication proficiency, fosters teamwork, and provides tips and tricks for effective negotiating and influencing. Policy communication—to senior policymakers and the general public—will also be covered.

Macroeconomic Diagnostics, Policies, and Communication 
IMF/JVI (10 days)
This segment covers the economic analysis underlying the design of macroeconomic policies, focusing on output fluctuations, monetary and fiscal policy and structural reforms. It explores the key economic relationships relevant for policy analysis and forecasting. It focuses on the interlinkages between the different sectors of an economy, including the analysis of internal and external balance. The segment is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to comprehensively assess a country’s macroeconomic situation, including the current state of the economy; the stance of fiscal and monetary policy; financial stability; exchange rate; vulnerabilities in the different sectors; and the medium-term outlook, especially the sustainability of public and external debt. Workshops introduce practical tools for use in day-to-day macroeconomic analysis with applications in case studies relevant to the JVI region.

Financial Sector Issues 
OeNB-JVI (3 days)
Topics include banking regulation, macroprudential analysis, and crisis management, with contributions from the Austrian National Bank and private sector practitioners. Practitioners from the private sector will also intervene to discuss the role of international banking groups in the wide region.

Austrian and European Political and Economic Issues
Austrian Authorities (2 days)
Participants are introduced to the JVI’s host country, Austria. They learn about the economic issues it faces and the policies that are designed and implemented to respond to those challenges. European integration issues figure prominently, given that Austria is a member of the European Monetary Union. Participants will learn about Austria's economic challenges and policies, with interactions with Austrian policymakers and researchers. 

Trade Policy and International Trade Regimes 
WTO (1 day)
Participants will explore international trade theory, trade policy, and the institutions, rules and processes shaping it, with special emphasis on the role of WTO Agreements and their disciplines, and on the negotiations under the Doha Development Agenda.

Structural Issues 
World Bank (1 day)
This short segment covers topics such as improving economic governance and ensuring inclusiveness.

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Начало: 2027060707 июн
Окончание: 2027070202 июл

Язык(и): English

Организация-спонсор: JVI

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Крайний срок подачи заявки: 7 марта 2027 r.

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