Training Program Course
Inclusive Growth (IGx)
This online course aims to deepen participants' understanding of the relationship between macroeconomic policies and reforms, competitiveness, and growth. The course examines the different channels through which economic policy reforms could promote inclusive and job-creating growth. The course explores the roles of knowledge acquisition, capital accumulation, and productivity growth in driving long-term economic growth. It also critically examines how policies support growth, their distributional impacts, and the influence of institutions on economic outcomes.
The course draws on theory, cross-country empirical studies, and case studies of experiences in several regions of the world. Workshops provide participants with hands-on experience in applying these concepts and designing inclusive growth strategies, drawing on country case studies.
Target Audience
Mid-level to senior officials involved in economic and strategic planning, including the monitoring and evaluating of policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, addressing the distributional impacts of technological change and promoting job creation.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or equivalent experience.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Interpret measures of poverty and inequality.
- Explain the role of fiscal policy in supporting inclusive growth and highlight best practices for designing tax policies and expenditure programs to foster inclusion.
- Assess inclusiveness of the labor market, including from a gender perspective.
- Describe how advances in technology may affect inclusion in the labor market.
- Explain why good governance is important for inclusive growth.
- Identify the key risks to sustainable and inclusive growth.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.169 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
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Inclusive Growth (IGx)
This online course examines the conceptual framework and practical policies for achieving strong, sustainable, green, and inclusive growth. Learn how to formulate a plan to build a resilient, green, and inclusive economy and monitor how macroeconomic policies can affect growth, poverty, inequality, and job creation.