## Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries (MRCx)

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries (MRCx)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/courses/mrcx)

## Other formats

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

## Bibliographic details
- Published: April 9, 2024

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## Upcoming offerings

| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| May 1, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | Course conducted online | [[[Online 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) | [OL 26.178](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-178) | Russian | [[[Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.177F)](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.179E)](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.178R) by April 1, 2027 |
| May 1, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | Course conducted online | [[[Online 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) | [OL 26.179](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-179) | English | [[[Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.177F)](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.179E)](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.178R) by April 1, 2027 |
| May 1, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | Course conducted online | [[[Online 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) | [OL 26.177](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-177) | French | [[[Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.177F)](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.179E)](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.178R) by April 1, 2027 |

### Overview
- The course is an online training presented jointly by the Institute for Capacity Development and the Fiscal Affairs and Statistics Departments.
- It discusses macroeconomic policy issues and challenges faced by resource-rich countries (RRCs).
- The course provides participants with an understanding of:
  - the macroeconomics of growth and diversification,
  - fiscal policy management,
  - macroeconomic policy coordination,
  - public-sector asset management in RRCs.
- Topic : Structural Policies

### Target Audience
- All government officials are welcome to register.
- Particularly useful for officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies involved in the design and execution of policies in resource-rich countries (RRCs).
- The course is offered in English, French, and Russian.

### Qualifications
- Some knowledge of economics would be helpful.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable internet connection are essential.

### Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Analyze economic performance in resource-rich countries, including in terms of growth, inclusiveness, diversification, and sustainability.
- Design appropriate fiscal frameworks, applying suitable fiscal benchmarks to determine whether to consume, save, or invest the proceeds from the sale of natural resources.
- Identify the appropriate macroeconomic policy responses to commodity price shocks.
- Design policies to promote transparency in natural resource management.

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## References

- [Online Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [OL 26.178](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-178)
- [OL 26.179](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-179)
- [OL 26.177](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-177)
- [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.178R)
- [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.179E)
- [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.177F)

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