Fiscal Frameworks (FF)

Source details

Start date	End date	Location	Delivery Method	Session No.	Primary & (Interpretation) language	Apply
April 19, 2027	April 30, 2027	Vienna, Austria	In-person Training	JV 27.12	English	Apply online by January 17, 2027

The Training Program Course "Fiscal Frameworks (FF)" reviews the objectives of both government and fiscal policy and introduces tools and methodologies to analyze, monitor, and improve fiscal policy.
The course equips participants with tools and methodologies to gather and analyze high-quality fiscal information, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in achieving medium- to long-term fiscal objectives.
The course culminates in thematic presentations by participants to apply course concepts to real-world challenges and share country experiences.
Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, and practical exercises.

Target audience:
- Junior to mid-level government officials in ministries of economy, planning, and finance, treasuries, central banks, independent fiscal agencies, and other agencies involved in the analysis, design, conduct, and assessment of fiscal policy.
Qualifications:
- Degree in economics or finance or equivalent work experience.
- Good quantitative skills.
- Proficiency in the use of computers to analyze data.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is essential as many workshops are conducted in Excel.

Upon completion of the Training Program Course "Fiscal Frameworks (FF)", participants should be able to:

Describe the debate on the proper role of government and fiscal policy.
Use data to assess national fiscal policy.
Design fiscal rules for specific national problems.
Monitor fiscal performance.
Contribute to building a medium-term budget (for consolidation or stimulus) while limiting recession risks and respecting sustainability.

Essential concepts to measure and analyze fiscal policy consistency and effectiveness.
Study of fiscal frameworks as best practices devised to foster fiscal discipline, including fiscal rules and fiscal councils to promote transparency and accountability.
Emphasis that discipline in fiscal policy is essential to achieve macroeconomic stability and minimize the risk of unsustainable dynamics that hamper long-term adequate and inclusive growth.

Combination of lectures, case studies, and practical exercises.
Excel-based workshops are integral to applied skills development.
Final component: thematic presentations by participants to demonstrate application of concepts to country-specific fiscal challenges.

Fiscal Frameworks
- Fiscal Frameworks (Markdown version)
- Fiscal Frameworks (PDF)