Training Program

Junior to senior officials in ministries of finance or economy, debt agencies, central banks, and other government agencies responsible for implementing macroeconomic and debt policies. The training is particularly beneficial for officials seeking a deeper understanding of fiscal policy and its macroeconomic implications.

Participants should have taken undergraduate courses in macroeconomics or have equivalent experience, and foundational knowledge in microeconomics and econometrics. Prior completion of the Financial Programming and Policies (FPP) course is strongly recommended. Basic skills in Microsoft Excel and access to a computer with reliable internet and Google Chrome web browser are essential.

The training program aims to strengthen skills and knowledge in key areas of sound fiscal management. The "cohort" approach means that the same group of participants will go through the entire program (see below) together. Through collaboration in small groups, participants will gain new perspectives on fiscal challenges, refine their problem-solving abilities, and build professional networks with peers working from diverse viewpoints. 

The program includes the following structure and time commitment:

• Fiscal Policy Analysis course: July 7-18, 2025, in-person in Vienna.
• Between-course work: July 21-August 29, 2025, online self-paced (5-10 hours). In this segment, participants will learn how to work with the Public Debt Dynamic Tool (DDT) with online material and support from the AI tutor KIRON.  
• Fiscal Sustainability course: September 1-5, 2025, in-person in Vienna.