Fiscal Policy Analysis (FPA)
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- Published: October 2, 2025
Upcoming offerings
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | October 16, 2026 | Ebene, Mauritius | [[[[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | AT 26.20 | English (French, Portuguese) | Deadline passed |
| November 2, 2026 | November 6, 2026 | Shenzhen, China | [[[[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | CT 26.21 | English (Chinese) | Invitation |
| November 29, 2026 | December 3, 2026 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | [[[[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | CE 26.16 | English | Deadline passed |
| November 30, 2026 | December 11, 2026 | Singapore, Singapore | [[[[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | ST 26.27 | English | Deadline passed |
| December 7, 2026 | December 18, 2026 | Washington, D.C., United States | [[[[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | HQ 26.11 | Spanish | Deadline passed |
| July 5, 2027 | July 16, 2027 | Vienna, Austria | [[[[[In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | JV 27.20 | English | Apply online by April 4, 2027 |
Overview
- The course provides an overview of the concepts, tools, and techniques used to analyze how fiscal policy can help ensure macroeconomic stability and sustainable long-term growth.
- It is a hands-on course built around core macro-fiscal topics needed to analyze fiscal policy.
- Learning units include general empirical findings, Microsoft Excel-based workshops, case studies, and selected topics of regional interest.
- The course integrates recent research findings and policy discussions by the Fund and includes an inclusive growth component with new units on climate change and gender inequality.
- Selected non-core lectures cover energy subsidy reform and fiscal frameworks for resource-rich economies.
- The course includes review sessions and participant presentations.
Target audience
- Junior to senior officials in finance or economics ministries, fiscal councils, and central banks.
- Officials engaged in policy planning, evaluation, and research who are interested in assessing fiscal policy and its macroeconomic implications.
Qualifications
- Participants are expected to have taken undergraduate courses in macroeconomics or have equivalent experience.
- A basic background in microeconomics and econometrics is expected.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel is essential, as many workshops are conducted in Excel.
Course objectives
Upon completion, participants should be able to:
- Use fiscal policy to attain key government objectives: macro-stability, equity and efficiency, and sustainable long-term growth.
- Apply tools and techniques to assess the country's fiscal stance, fiscal multipliers, and fiscal sustainability.
- Assess key elements of tax and expenditure policy, including revenue mobilization and fiscal projection.
Syllabus and course structure
- The course aims to provide an overview of key fiscal policy concepts and techniques to analyze how fiscal policy can help ensure macroeconomic stability and sustainable long-term growth.
- Units are substantiated by general empirical findings, Excel-based workshops, case studies, and selected topics of regional interest.
- The course is offered to officials seeking a broad understanding of the impact of fiscal policy on the economy and related analytical tools.
Content in this bundle
- Microsoft Word - FPA - Syllabus and program