Training Program

Government officials involved in the development of macro-econometric models for forecasting, analysis, and implementation of macroeconomic policy.

Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and background in econometrics. They should also be comfortable using EViews for econometric applications. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed the online Macroeconometric Forecasting (MFx) course.

This course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, gives government officials a rigorous foundation estimating of macro-econometric models and their application for nowcasting, forecasting, and policy analysis in central banks, ministries, and public research institutions. The course examines univariate and multivariate econometric time series models, and nowcasting techniques such as BRIDGE, MIDAS, and UMIDAS models to incorporate high-frequency economic indicators into the forecasting process. Each topic includes a lecture discussing the underlying theory and a workshop with EViews applications. Participants work in groups on hands-on estimation and forecasting/nowcasting exercises.