Strengthening the capacity of institutions—including central banks, finance ministries, revenue administrations, statistical agencies, and financial sector supervisory agencies—results in more effective policies and greater economic stability and inclusion. The IMF works with member countries to modernize their economic policies and strengthen such institutions by providing demand-driven, tailored technical assistance and training focused on issues that are critical to economic stability and growth.
For more than 50 years, the IMF has provided capacity development—which includes hands-on technical assistance and training, a suite of diagnostic tools and publications, and peer-learning opportunities—so countries can build sustainable and resilient institutions. These efforts are an important contribution to countries’ progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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The IMF shares its knowledge with government institutions such as finance ministries and central banks through hands-on advice, training and peer-to-peer learning. This is delivered to countries via:
Regional capacity development centers
In-person, online training, and microlearning
Apply to in-person and online training courses
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Over 40 bilateral and multilateral partners finance about one half of the IMF’s capacity development efforts around the world. Our two largest partners are:
The Government of Japan: With 30 years of consistent support, Japan is the IMF’s largest and longest-standing partner for capacity development, contributing $807 million in funding to date and supporting programs in more than 100 IMF member countries.
The European Union (EU): The EU is the IMF’s second largest capacity development partner and has contributed about US$330 million in funding since 2006 to help developing countries reach the SDGs.
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