## Macroeconomic Diagnostics (MDSx)

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Macroeconomic Diagnostics (MDSx)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mdsxol26-167)

## Other formats

- [Markdown version](/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mdsxol26-167/index.md)
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## Bibliographic details
- Session: OL 26.167
- Location: Course conducted online
- Dates: May 1, 2026 - April 15, 2027 (50 weeks)
- Delivery method: Online Training
- Primary language: French
- Status: Apply online by April 1, 2027

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### Target audience and qualifications
- Target audience: Officials in central banks and ministries of finance or economy who are directly involved in diagnosing the state of the macro-economy and making projections.
- Qualifications:
  - Some knowledge of economics is helpful.
  - Basic Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

### Course description
- Session No.: OL 26.167
- Location: Course conducted online
- Date: May 1, 2026 - April 15, 2027 (50 weeks)
- Delivery Method: Online Training
- Primary Language: French
- The course is designed to strengthen participants' ability to assess a country's macroeconomic situation and emphasizes practical tools for use in day-to-day macroeconomic analysis.
- Coverage includes:
  - Assessments of the current state of the macroeconomy.
  - Assessment of the stance of fiscal and monetary policy.
  - Financial stability analysis.
  - Medium-term prospects of the economy, including sustainability of public and external debt.
  - Possible misalignments of the exchange rate.
  - Vulnerabilities arising in different sectors.
- The course uses a case study to illustrate application of tools and how they can contribute to the policymaking process.

### Course objectives (learning outcomes)
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Analyze potential output, calculate output gaps, and diagnose the outlook for the economy.
- Assess the stance of current fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, and financial policies.
- Assess macro-financial linkages, including through the analysis of financial sector soundness indicators.
- Assess the medium-term prospects of the economy, especially the sustainability of public and external debt.
- Identify possible external and internal economic risks and vulnerabilities to economic growth and identify policies to address them.

### Additional program notes
- IMF offers online training to government officials and the public.

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## References

- [Online Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [Apply Now](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.167F)
- [Financial Development and Financial Inclusion (FDFI)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/fdfiat26-24)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mdsxol26-167_