## Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks (SAC)

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks (SAC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/sacat26-30)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/sacat26-30/index.md)
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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

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### 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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## References

- [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [Apply Now](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=AT26.30E)
- [Core Elements of Banking Supervision (CBS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2027/cbsat27-10)
- [Advanced Government Finance Statistics (GFS-A)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/gfs-ace26-45)
- [Fiscal Sustainability (FS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fsce26-38)
- [Macroeconomic Management in Resource Rich Countries (MRC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/mrcce26-44)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/sacat26-30_