## Virtual : Sector Classification of Public Sector Units: A Practical Workshop

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**Canonical URL:** [Virtual : Sector Classification of Public Sector Units: A Practical Workshop](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/schedule/sa/2022/scpsesa22-05v)

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## Bibliographic details
- Session: SA 22.05V
- Location: New Delhi, India
- Dates: March 21-25, 2022 (1 week)
- Delivery method: Blended Training
- Primary language: English
- Status: Deadline passed

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### Qualifications
- Participants should have a degree in economics or statistics or equivalent experience.

### Target audience
- Officials who are engaged in the collection and compilation of data for government and public sector statistical reporting.
- Representation from all units involved in statistical compilation (e.g. Ministry of Finance, Statistical Office, Central Bank) will be beneficial.

### Course description
- Introduces concepts that underpin the identification and correct sector classification of public sector entities, with particular focus on extrabudgetary units and state-owned enterprises.
- Provides practical advice on how to apply the sector classification guidance in the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 (GFSM 2014), using a framework of standardized questions.
- Uses group exercises in a workshop environment to deepen understanding and build learner confidence in applying the framework and concepts.
- Final section requires participants to apply the learning to examples in their own country before reconvening to discuss and share insights gained.
- Explores, at a high-level, issues to consider when collecting and compiling data from entities that are outside of direct budgetary controls and reporting.
- Explicitly excludes the detailed methods of how to compile data for newly classified entities from the scope of the course.

### Course objectives
- Identify public sector units and classify them to the appropriate subsector in accordance with GFSM 2014. This is particularly relevant given the growing interest in the SOEs workstream.
- Appropriately document and disseminate sector classification decisions relating to public sector units.
- Recognize key design principles to consider when broadening the sector coverage of fiscal statistics.

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## References

- [Blended Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods)
- [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/sa/2022/scpsesa22-05v_