Officials from central banks and/or financial regulatory institutions involved or interested in understanding in MFS compilation and analysis.
Some knowledge of economics and statistics or equivalent experience is helpful. Access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser are essential.
Apply online by August 17, 2026 Deadline extended
Session No.: OL 26.109
Location: Course conducted online
Date: April 20, 2026 - August 31, 2026 (18 weeks) New dates
Delivery Method: Online Training
Primary Language: Arabic
Apply NowThis course, offered by the Statistics Department, serves as a foundation for those interested in MFS compilation or analysis, namely, for both compilers and users. It discusses the principles and concepts underlying the methodology for the collection, compilation, and analytical presentation of monetary statistics as set out in the 2016 Monetary and Financial Statistics Manual and Compilation Guide (MFSMCG). This course will provide the participants with an introduction of the framework for compiling monetary statistics, namely their fundamental building blocks. These include the key concepts of institutional units and sectors, residency and economic territory, and the characteristics of financial assets and liabilities. It will also explain the accounting rules for compiling MFS, including time of recording and valuation principles. With this background, the course will delve into how information extracted from the accounting records of financial corporations (central bank, other depository corporations and other financial corporations) are transformed into sectoral balance sheets using the established framework which are the cornerstone for analytical presentations of monetary statistics. Finally, the course will shed light on the compilation process for money and liquidity aggregates, domestic credit, and other relevant indicators, along with their significance in macroeconomic analysis and policy formulation.
Once participants have completed the course, they will be able to understand:
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