## Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries

## Source details

**Canonical URL:** [Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-177)

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## Bibliographic details
- Session: OL 26.177
- 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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### Course overview and logistics
- Title: Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries (MRCx)
- Session No.: OL 26.177
- Location: Course conducted online
- Date: May 1, 2026 - April 15, 2027 (50 weeks)
- Delivery Method: Online Training
- Primary Language: French

### Target audience and prerequisites
- Target Audience:
  - Officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies involved in the design and execution of policies in resource-rich countries (RRCs).
- Qualifications:
  - Some knowledge of economics would be helpful.
  - Basic Microsoft Excel skills are essential.

### Core topics and learning content
- Macroeconomics of growth and diversification in resource-rich countries.
- Fiscal policy management in the context of natural resource revenues.
- Macroeconomic policy coordination relevant to RRCs.
- Public-sector asset management in resource-rich settings.
- Policy responses to commodity price shocks.

### Course objectives and expected competencies
- Analyze economic performance in resource-rich countries, including in terms of:
  - growth,
  - inclusiveness,
  - diversification,
  - sustainability.
- Design appropriate fiscal frameworks, including:
  - applying suitable fiscal benchmarks to determine whether to consume, save, or invest the proceeds from the sale of natural resources.
- Identify the appropriate macroeconomic policy responses to commodity price shocks.

### Additional administrative note
- IMF offers online training to government officials and the public. Click Learn more to find our current offerings.

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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=OL26.177F)
- [Core Elements of Banking Supervision (CBS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2027/cbsat27-10)
- [Advanced Government Finance Statistics (GFS-A)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/gfs-ace26-45)
- [Fiscal Sustainability (FS)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ce/2026/fsce26-38)
- [Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks (SAC)](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/at/2026/sacat26-30)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/ol/2026/mrcxol26-177_