## Macroeconomic Management in Resource Rich Countries (MRC)

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**Canonical URL:** [Macroeconomic Management in Resource Rich Countries (MRC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2027/mrcat27-01)

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## Bibliographic details
- Session: AT 27.01
- Location: Ebene, Mauritius
- Dates: January 11, 2027 - February 12, 2027 (5 weeks)
- Delivery method: Blended Training
- Primary language: English
- Interpretation language: French Portuguese
- Status: Apply online by December 4, 2026

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### Program overview
- Training Program offered by the International Monetary Fund.
- Session No.: AT 27.01
- Location: Ebene, Mauritius
- Date: January 11, 2027 - February 12, 2027 (5 weeks)
- Delivery Method: Blended Training
- Primary Language: English
- Interpretation Language: French Portuguese
- Target Audience: Mid-level to senior officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies tasked with the design and execution of policies in resource-rich countries (RRCs).
- Qualifications: Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel.

### Course description and structure
- The course discusses macroeconomic policy issues and challenges faced by resource-rich countries (RRCs).
- Instructional modalities include lectures, hands-on workshops, debates, and case studies.
- Major topical coverage:
  - Macroeconomics of growth and diversification in RRCs.
  - Fiscal policy management in the context of resource revenues.
  - Macroeconomic policy coordination.
  - Public-sector asset management in RRCs.

### Learning objectives
Upon completion of the 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, and/or invest the proceeds from the sale of natural resources.
- Identify the appropriate macroeconomic policy responses to commodity price shocks.

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## References

- [Blended Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [Apply Now](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=AT27.01E)
- [Tax Regional Workshop on Strategic Management](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/taxce26-43)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2027/mrcat27-01_