Training Program

Government officials and others working in the Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning Ministries and Central bank, who are dealing with the revenue forecasting and related expenditure planning functions, including those who will potentially be handling such roles in future assignments.

The participant should have at least five years' professional experience in a revenue or revenue-related expenditure planning function. The sponsoring organization should ensure that the nominated officer possesses a basic understanding of statistical concepts.

Participants should be nominated by the designated sponsoring agency in the Ministry or other Government organization.

This is an introductory course designed for public sector staff who are interested in learning about the theory and practice of revenue forecasting and tax policy analysis. The course offers hands-on learning that will help staff build foundational knowledge on the different quantitative models and techniques that can be used to forecast revenues and undertake tax policy analysis, while also exploring related issues such as the features of a sound institutional framework and the key principles of tax policymaking. The course does not presume the audience is familiar with forecasting concepts but does require a basic understanding of statistical concepts.