Training Program

Economic staff in central banks and ministries of finance with communication roles, both internal (communication with principals) and external (communication with the broader public); staff involved in the forecasting, analysis, and implementation of macroeconomic policy (collaboration with communicators). Preference will be given to applicants who participate in IMF technical assistance on developing macroeconomic frameworks.

Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or equivalent experience. They should be comfortable to speak, write, and present in English. It is recommended that applicants have completed a few general macroeconomic courses, such as Monetary Policy (MP), Fiscal Policy Analysis (FPA), Macroeconomic Diagnostic (MDS), face-to-face or online.

This blended course offers practical, hands-on training in transparent and effective communication aimed at enhancing the delivery of economic policy and reinforcing accountability for authorities' actions. Participants will gain essential concepts and tools needed to craft well-designed policy communications. The course is structured in two mandatory segments: first, selected participants complete self-paced online modules, followed by an in-person, interactive workshop to apply and deepen their learning.