Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks (SAC)
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Bibliographic details
- Session: AT 26.30
- Location: Ebene, Mauritius New location
- Dates: November 9-13, 2026 (1 week)
- Delivery method: In-person Training
- Primary language: English
- Interpretation language: French Portuguese
- Status: Apply online by October 2, 2026 Deadline extended
Program overview and logistics
- Session No.: AT 26.30
- Location: Ebene, Mauritius New location
- Date: November 9-13, 2026 (1 week) New dates
- Delivery Method: In-person Training
- Primary Language: English
- Interpretation Language: French Portuguese
- Training Program: Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks
Target audience and qualifications
- Target audience:
- Central bank officials serving on governance and oversight bodies
- Senior central bank staff responsible for accounting, financial reporting, auditing, risk management, internal control, legal, or reserve management operations
- Qualifications:
- Expected to have a university or postgraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or law
- Or to have earned professional certifications in auditing (chartered or certified public accountants, internal auditors, information systems auditors) or finance (certified financial analysts)
Course description and core content
- The course is designed to give central bank officials interactive exposure to the IMF safeguards assessment methodology.
- Special focus areas:
- Central bank governance, emphasizing the importance of independent oversight, transparency, and accountability for improving financial safeguards
- External and internal audit mechanisms
- Financial reporting
- System of internal controls
- Management of international reserves
- Reporting of monetary data to the IMF
- Concepts underlying autonomy and good governance in central bank legislation
- Teaching methods:
- Interactive lectures
- Discussions
- Case studies
- The course provides a forum for central bank staff to exchange views on experiences reinforcing safeguards and governance frameworks and dealing with emerging issues.
Course objectives and expected outcomes
- Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Assess the strengths and vulnerabilities of their central banks safeguards and governance frameworks.
- Identify specific steps to improve financial safeguards.
- Use leading practices for central banks in the areas of good governance, central bank autonomy, accountability, and transparency.
- Describe and explain the requirements of the IMF safeguards policy and the importance of implementing safeguards recommendations.
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