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Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries (MRC)

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This course discusses macroeconomic policy issues and challenges faced by RRCs. The course provides participants with an understanding of: the macroeconomics of growth and diversification, fiscal policy management, macroeconomic policy coordination, and public-sector asset management in RRCs. The course incorporates lectures, hands-on workshops, debates, and case studies.

Topic : Inclusive Growth and Structural Policies

Target Audience

Mid-level to senior officials from central banks, ministries of finance, and other government agencies tasked with the design and execution of policies in resource-rich countries (RRCs).

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Qualifications

Participants are expected to have an advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel. It is recommended that applicants first complete the online Macroeconomic Management in Resource-Rich Countries (MRCx) course.

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Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

  • Analyze economic performance in resource-rich countries, including in terms of growth, inclusiveness, diversification, and sustainability.
  • Design appropriate fiscal frameworks, applying suitable fiscal benchmarks to determine whether to consume, save, and/or invest the proceeds from the sale of natural resources.
  • Identify the appropriate macroeconomic policy responses to commodity price shocks.
  • Design policies to promote transparency in the management of natural resources, including in terms of the appropriate institutional structures for sovereign wealth funds.
     
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Syllabus

This course, presented by the IMF’s Institute for Capacity Development, focuses on macroeconomic policy issues and challenges faced by resource-rich countries (RRCs). The course provides participants with an understanding of: the macroeconomics of growth and diversification; managing fiscal policy; macroeconomic policy coordination; and managing public-sector assets; in RRCs. The course uses lectures, hands-on workshops, debates, case studies, and various online modules to achieve the following objectives.
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Upcoming Offering

Start date End date Location Delivery Method Session No. Primary & (Interpretation) language Apply
March 3, 2025 March 14, 2025 Ebene, Mauritius In-person Training AT 25.07 English (French, Portuguese) Deadline passed
April 21, 2025 May 2, 2025 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates In-person Training CE 25.12 English (Arabic) Apply online by March 14, 2025
September 22, 2025 October 3, 2025 Vienna, Austria In-person Training JV 25.30 English (Russian) Apply online by May 26, 2025
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Inclusive Growth (IG)

English (Arabic) | April 14-25, 2025 | In-person Training | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Apply online by February 3, 2025

Cyber Risk Regulation and Supervision (CRS)

English | May 5-9, 2025 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore

Apply online by February 7, 2025

Macroeconomics of Climate Change (MCC)

English | June 16-27, 2025 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore

Apply online by February 7, 2025

Model-Based Monetary Policy Analysis and Forecasting (MPAF)

English | March 3-13, 2025 | In-person Training | New Delhi, India

Apply online by February 7, 2025

Fiscal Sustainability (FS)

English (French, Portuguese) | March 3-14, 2025 | In-person Training | Ebene, Mauritius

Apply online by February 7, 2025