Training Program

Mid- to senior-level officials in central banks, ministries of finance, and ministries of economy who are directly involved in diagnosing the state of the macroeconomy and preparing or assessing macroeconomic projections.

Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent professional experience, strong quantitative skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

This blended course is designed to strengthen participants' ability to comprehensively assess a country's macroeconomic situation-including the current state of the economy, the stance of fiscal and monetary policies, financial stability, exchange rate misalignments, sectoral vulnerabilities, and the medium-term outlook, particularly the sustainability of public and external debt.
The course consists of two components:

• Asynchronous (Online) Phase: Conducted over two weeks prior to the in-person sessions, this phase combines self-paced learning through the IMF's Macroeconomic Diagnostics (MDSx) modules on the edX platform with live virtual sessions facilitated by IMF counselors every other day. These interactive sessions help reinforce key concepts, review participants' progress, and clarify questions ahead of the in-person training.
• In-Person Phase: This phase builds on online learning and emphasizes the practical application of analytical tools to real-world economic challenges faced by fragile and conflict-affected states. Case studies relevant to the region are used to illustrate diagnostic techniques and policy trade-offs, fostering peer exchange and hands-on learning.