JVI Alumni Quotes

I am overly pleased by participating in a virtual course held by IMF and JVI, which offered a unique opportunity and valuable insights of common and specific challenges, possible solutions, as well as good practices in resource-rich countries. Well-organized sessions, enthusiasm and dedication shown by lecturers, useful practical and theoretical materials created a favorable environment for in-depth learning and successful participation.  Jeyhun Aghayev, Head of Division, Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Development Center, Ministry of Finance, Azerbaijan. Virtual Course on Macroeconomic Management in Resource Rich Countries, November 29-December 10, 202

The course is a good starting point for deepening your understanding on the causes and policy responses of the recent crises. The lectures cover a multitude of important topics, ranging from monetary to fiscal policies. Also, the reading list is a collection of curated and high-quality papers to guide you forward in your study. Dan-Grigore Ivan, National Bank of Romania. Virtual Crisis Course: Past and Current Crises and Future Challenges, November 22-December 3, 2021.

The virtual course on Past and Current Crises and Future Challenges covered broad examples of basic theoretical and practical examples of historical and possible developments which are very useful to public policymakers and other experts. As a financial specialist from the Central Bank of Armenia I was delighted to learn that crisis examples cover more sectors than financial sector generally. We found out that the COVID-19 is not a rare but next pandemic and healthcare crisis. Presentations covering the climate change, developments in the labor market give huge theoretical basis to move forward into new work spectrum. Overall, the course was very enjoyable, the lecturers were supportive and to the virtuality, it added new fashion to the JVI. I will definitely recommend my colleagues to apply for this and other courses at the JVI. My utmost gratitude to the JVI and the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (WIIW) for another amazing journey with you.  Hayk Babayan, Central Bank of Armenia Virtual Crisis Course: Past and Current Crises and Future Challenges (November 22-December 3, 2021)

The FPP virtual course, with its well-designed structure, presented the theory of macroeconomics in a simple way, while providing the opportunity to put theory into practice. Throughout the course, key economic policies were discussed along with case studies, and the lecturers patiently listened to and addressed comments by participants. As participants continuously shared their own country experiences, lecturers were continuously bringing theoretical and practical background on when, where, how and why were various tools and policies used. I sincerely recommend everyone interested in macroeconomics and policy-making to enroll in this course to apply theory into practice and to gain different perspectives on economic policymaking.  İbrahim Özbek, Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey. Virtual Course on Financial Programming and Policies, October 18-29, 2021.

This course provides a strong theoretical background as well as practical framework to identify macroeconomic imbalances and adjust policy measures accordingly to eliminate those vulnerabilities. It also gives an in-depth coverage of the linkages between the main macroeconomic sectors, and enhances understanding of the monetary and fiscal policy combined implications in the medium term. Moreover, the Covid-related case study is particularly relevant nowadays. Thank you to the IMF and JVI for the opportunity to participate in this virtual course! Diana Balioz, National Bank of Ukraine. Virtual Course on Financial Programming and Policies, October 18-29, 2021.

I would like to express my utmost gratitude for having the opportunity to take part in one week course on Investment and Investment Finance – Guiding Principles and the EIB Group Expertise, organized by the EIB and the JVI. It was my second course after a long time pause and I was really impressed. The information provided by EIB group professionals and the course materials were very interesting, clear and useful, and I hope the knowledge I gained will help me in my everyday work related to potential EIB investments. The JVI is an educational institution that always brings people together in such a way that the students feel they are part of the process, process of learning by doing. Even in pandemic situation your team made the best and everything was perfectly organized. Thank you the JVI and the course team for giving me the chance again to be your Alumni! Krasina Georgieva, International Financial Institutions and EU Funds, Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB). Virtual course on Investment and Investment Finance – Guiding Principles and the EIB Group Expertise, October 18-22, 2021.

Diagnosing an economy can be compared with a health checkup, a comprehensive procedure that implies running different tests and interpreting them on the basis of strong theoretical knowledge. The course on Macroeconomic Diagnostics embraced all of it. Thus, it was a great opportunity to plunge into the mechanism of macroeconomics with a real case-study. Personally, I enjoyed sharing views and experience with the lecturers and other participants in a very friendly virtual environment. Veronika Zagoyti, Central Bank of Russian Federation. Virtual Course on Macroeconomic Diagnostics, September 20-October 1, 2021.