Introduction to Financial Programming and Policies

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Some knowledge of economics is helpful.
Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser are essential.

Individuals new to macroeconomic policy analysis, including policymakers, economic analysts, and other professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of macroeconomic analysis and policy formulation.
Note: This course is not for those who have already taken either the online or in-person Financial Programming and Policies (FPP) course unless they would like a refresher.

An online primer presented by the Institute for Capacity Development.
Designed to equip participants with foundational knowledge necessary for engaging with more advanced aspects of macroeconomic analysis and policy formulation covered in in-depth financial programming and policies (FPP) courses.
Intended to bridge the gap for learners transitioning to the more in-depth FPP courses and useful for those who only want to learn the basics of the topic.

Explain the financial programming approach and its relevance and application in assessing macroeconomic conditions and vulnerabilities.
Explain the diagnostic framework for identifying internal and external imbalances within an economy, setting the stage for subsequent analysis and policy intervention.
Describe the four key macroeconomic sectors—real, fiscal, external, and financial—focusing on the critical statistics and indicators necessary for evidence-based diagnostics and informed policymaking.
Recognize critical interlinkages among the four key macroeconomic sectors.
Review accounting and behavioral relationships, using real-world data from a country case study, to gain insights into how sectoral interactions shape the overall macroeconomic landscape.