## Fiscal Policy Analysis (FPA)

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Fiscal Policy Analysis (FPA)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/fpa)

## Other formats

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

## Bibliographic details
- 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)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [AT 26.20](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/fpaat26-20) | 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)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [CT 26.21](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ct/2026/fpact26-21) | 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)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [CE 26.16](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fpcce26-16) | 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)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [ST 26.27](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/st/2026/fpast26-27) | 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)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [HQ 26.11](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/hq/2026/fpahq26-11) | 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)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | [JV 27.20](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/jv/2027/fpajv27-20) | English | [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=JV27.20E) 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**
  - [Microsoft Word - FPA - Syllabus and program (Markdown version)](/-/media/files/icd/fpa.pdf.md){rel="alternate" type="text/markdown"}
  - [Microsoft Word - FPA - Syllabus and program (PDF)](/-/media/files/icd/fpa.pdf){rel="external" type="application/pdf"}

---

## References

- [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [AT 26.20](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/fpaat26-20)
- [CT 26.21](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ct/2026/fpact26-21)
- [CE 26.16](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fpcce26-16)
- [ST 26.27](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/st/2026/fpast26-27)
- [HQ 26.11](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/hq/2026/fpahq26-11)
- [JV 27.20](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/jv/2027/fpajv27-20)
- [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=JV27.20E)

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