Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries
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Bibliographic details
- Session: OL 23.159
- Location: Course conducted online
- Dates: May 15, 2023 - April 15, 2024 (50 weeks)
- Delivery method: Online Training
- Primary language: French
- Interpretation language: French
- Status: Deadline passed
Overview
- Title: Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries (MRCx)
- Session No.: OL 23.159
- Status: Deadline passed
- Delivery Method: Online Training
- Location: Course conducted online
- Dates: May 15, 2023 - April 15, 2024 (50 weeks)
- Primary Language: French
- Interpretation Language: French
- Course offered in: English, French, and Russian
- Presenters: Institute for Capacity Development and the Fiscal Affairs and Statistics Departments
Target audience and qualifications
- Target Audience:
- All government officials are welcome to register.
- Particularly useful for officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies involved in the design and execution of policies in resource-rich countries (RRCs).
- Qualifications:
- Some knowledge of economics would be helpful.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable internet connection are essential.
Course description and core themes
- The online course discusses macroeconomic policy issues and challenges faced by resource-rich countries (RRCs).
- Core thematic coverage includes:
- The macroeconomics of growth and diversification.
- Fiscal policy management.
- Macroeconomic policy coordination.
- Public-sector asset management in RRCs.
Learning objectives
- Upon completion, 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, or invest the proceeds from the sale of natural resources.
- Identify the appropriate macroeconomic policy responses to commodity price shocks.
- Design policies to promote transparency in natural resource management.
Key logistics and participation notes
- Format: Online, 50-week course running from May 15, 2023 to April 15, 2024.
- Language support: Primary and interpretation language listed as French; course offered in English, French, and Russian.
- Technical requirements: Basic Microsoft Excel skills and reliable internet and computer access required.
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