Training Program
Inclusive Growth - Concepts and Indicators (IGx-CI)
This course introduces participants to the concepts and dimensions of inclusive growth and the broader set of goals that policymakers should be concerned about. It reviews theories and evidence on which policies can help boost growth. It explores whether growth could help reduce poverty and whether there is a trade-off between raising growth and reducing inequality. The second half of the course focuses on income and non-income-based measures of inclusiveness.
Target Audience
Mid-level to senior officials involved in economic and strategic planning, including the monitoring and evaluating of policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, addressing the distributional impacts of technological change and promoting job creation.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or equivalent experience.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Describe inclusive growth and its many dimensions.
- Identify the linkages between growth, poverty, and inequality.
- Define and calculate indices of poverty and inequality.
- Explain the non-income-based measures of inclusiveness and explain the multi-dimensional social welfare measures.
- Summarize the inclusive growth framework and explain how to use growth diagnostics to prioritize policy actions.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.171 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
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Apply online by January 23, 2026
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Apply online by January 24, 2026
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Apply online by January 25, 2026