Training Program

This course is intended for technical staff and managers from national statistics offices and central banks who are involved in macroeconomic statistics, nowcasting, and data science projects. It is suitable for economists, statisticians, data scientists, and decision-makers overseeing related projects or teams. 

This course is intended for technical staff and managers from national statistics offices and central banks who are involved in macroeconomic statistics, nowcasting, and data science projects. It is suitable for economists, statisticians, data scientists, and decision-makers overseeing related projects or teams. 

This workshop is aimed at country officials from national statistics offices (NSOs) and central banks who are seeking to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage Big Data and advanced technologies for generating high-frequency and detailed statistics to enhance macroeconomic monitoring and research in the region. The workshop is delivered by data scientists of the IMF Big Data Center through lectures and hands-on workshops covering various Big Data applications pertinent to macroeconomic statistics, offering insights from both producer and user standpoints. Furthermore, participants have the opportunity to present and discuss their use cases, engage in discussions, and benefit from shared insights and experiences. 

Travel, accommodation, and per diem costs are to be arranged and funded by the participants' sponsoring agencies.