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Mid- to senior-level officials primarily in such ministries as finance, economy, and planning, or in central banks who provide advice on macroeconomic and financial policy or who are involved in policy implementation. Participants are expected to have a degree in economics (preferably advanced) or equivalent experience. Proficiency in the use of spreadsheets and a reliable internet connection are essential to the course.
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Applicants for the course must attest in writing that they have computer access and the following skills, equipment and software: - e-mail account and experience in electronic file transmission over the Internet;-proficiency in working withExcelspreadsheets; and-computer with a CD-ROM drive, sound card, Windows (98 or more recent edition), Excel, Word, and Internet access.
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The course is designed to address the training needs of officials who are unable to attend long courses away from their jobs. It consists of a ten-week computer-based distance learning segment, which allows participants to remain on the job while studying part-time, followed by a two-week residential segment. During the distance-learning segment, participants interact on a continuing basis with their course counselors, and are also able to interact electronically through a discussion forum on the DL website with other participants around the world (whom they will later meet during the residential segment). Participants are expected to be given time by their supervisors to work on the course materials and submit their assignments on schedule. Only those participants who successfully complete the distance-learning segment, including all assignments, are invited to the residential workshop.
In comparison with the six-week FPP, this course focuses more on accounts, analysis, forecasting, and basic financial programming skills. The distance-learning segment covers the macroeconomic accounts and their interrelationships; the main policies affecting macroeconomic performance; techniques for forecasting macroeconomic variables; and the preparation of a baseline scenario for the case study country. During the residential learning segment, participants attend lectures on relevant topics; finalize the baseline scenario for the case study country; and prepare an adjustment program for the case study country
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