Training Program

Central banks' senior- or mid-level officials.

Experience in central bank communication topics would be useful but not essential.

This course, offered by the IMF Capacity Development Office in Thailand (CDOT) in collaboration with the IMF South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC), will delve into the primary challenges encountered by central banks in emerging markets and developing economies in the policy communications and transparency. Topics will include the significance of modern central bank communication, communication tools, channels and audiences, and the communication of monetary and FX policies and operations. It will also cover financial stability communication, transparency regarding central bank legal frameworks, financial accounts, and institutional arrangements. The curriculum will encompass a variety of topics, initiated by main lectures and simulation exercises, and further enriched by selected country case studies. The course will culminate in a panel discussion to summarize key takeaways and identify opportunities for improving implementation, building upon the technical support already provided by CDOT and SARTTAC to their member and beneficiary central banks