Revenue Forecasting and Analysis

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

Participants should be nominated by the designated sponsoring agency in the Ministry or other Government organization.
The sponsoring organization should ensure that the nominated officer possesses a basic understanding of statistical concepts.

The participant should have at least five years' professional experience in a revenue or revenue-related expenditure planning function.
A basic understanding of statistical concepts is required.

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.
The course also explores 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.

Analyze fundamental principles and trends in tax revenue analysis.
Explain the key features of an effective institutional framework for revenue forecasting.
Identify data requirements and recognize potential data issues.
Recognize the strengths and limitations of different forecasting methods.
Use the adequate model(s) to quantify the impact of tax policy changes, including input-output tables and micro-simulation models.

The workshop will feature an introductory short test to appraise participants' basic knowledge on revenue forecasting.
Throughout the course, participants will undertake practical exercises during each of the different sessions comprising the workshop.
At the end of the course, participants will undertake a final test.