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  "title": "Macroeconometric Forecasting and Analysis (MFA)",
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  "summary": "Macroeconometric Forecasting and Analysis Training Program Target Audience Government officials involved in the development of macro-econometric models for forecasting, analysis, and implementation of macroeconomic policy.",
  "publishDate": "2026-05-27",
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      "heading": "Training Program Overview",
      "content": "- Session No.: AT 26.23\n- Location: Ebene, Mauritius\n- Date: November 2-13, 2026 (2 weeks) New dates\n- Delivery Method: In-person Training\n- Primary Language: English\n- Interpretation Language: French Portuguese"
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      "heading": "Target Audience and Qualifications",
      "content": "- Target Audience:\n  - Government officials involved in the development of macro-econometric models for forecasting, analysis, and implementation of macroeconomic policy.\n- Qualifications:\n  - Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and background in econometrics.\n  - Participants should be comfortable using EViews for econometric applications."
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    {
      "heading": "Course Description",
      "content": "- The course gives government officials a rigorous foundation estimating of macro-econometric models and their application for nowcasting, forecasting, and policy analysis in central banks, ministries, and public research institutions.\n- The course examines:\n  - Univariate and multivariate econometric time series models.\n  - State-space models.\n  - Nowcasting techniques such as BRIDGE, MIDAS, and UMIDAS models.\n- Each topic includes:\n  - A lecture discussing the underlying theory.\n  - A workshop with EViews applications.\n- Participants work in groups on hands-on estimation and forecasting exercises."
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    {
      "heading": "Course Objectives",
      "content": "- Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:\n  - Identify the foundations, characteristics, and limitations for several econometric model specifications.\n  - Use EViews software to apply modeling techniques that enhance their institutions' policy analysis and forecasting capabilities.\n  - Apply the techniques learned to country cases from their region to forecast and analyze a policy issue.\n  - Apply appropriate tools available in the EViews econometric package to their work or research and that of other countries."
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    "Location: Ebene, Mauritius",
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    "Delivery Method: In-person Training",
    "Primary Language: English",
    "Interpretation Language: French Portuguese",
    "Target Audience:",
    "Qualifications:",
    "The course gives government officials a rigorous foundation estimating of macro-econometric models and their application for nowcasting, forecasting, and policy analysis in central banks, ministries, and public research institutions.",
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    "Each topic includes:",
    "Participants work in groups on hands-on estimation and forecasting exercises.",
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