## Fiscal Frameworks (FF)

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Fiscal Frameworks (FF)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/ff)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/ff/index.md)
- [Structured JSON version](/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/ff/index.json)
- [Bundle manifest](/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/ff/bundle-manifest.json)

## Bibliographic details
- Published: October 2, 2025

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## Upcoming offerings

| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| April 19, 2027 | April 30, 2027 | Vienna, Austria | [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [JV 27.12](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/jv/2027/ffjv27-12) | English | [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=JV27.12E) by January 17, 2027 |

### Overview
- 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 and qualifications
- 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.

### Course objectives
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.

### Syllabus and substantive themes
- 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.

### Course structure and assessment
- 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.

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## Content in this bundle

- **Fiscal Frameworks**
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## References

- [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [JV 27.12](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/jv/2027/ffjv27-12)
- [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=JV27.12E)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/ff_