Safeguards Assessments of Central Banks (SAC)
This course, presented by the Finance and Legal Departments, is designed to give central bank officials interactive exposure to the IMF safeguards assessment methodology. It has a special focus on central bank governance and highlights the importance of independent oversight, transparency, and accountability for improving financial safeguards. It also provides a forum for central bank staff to exchange views on their experiences in reinforcing safeguards and governance frameworks and dealing with emerging issues. The course incorporates interactive lectures, discussions, and case studies addressing crucial assessment areas, especially external and internal audit mechanisms, financial reporting, the system of internal controls, management of international reserves, and reporting of ...
Target Audience
Central bank officials serving on governance and oversight bodies, and/or senior central bank staff responsible for accounting, financial reporting, auditing, risk management, internal control, legal, or reserve management operations.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a university or postgraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or law, or have earned professional certifications in auditing (chartered or certified public accountants, internal auditors, information systems auditors) or finance (certified financial analysts).
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Assess the strengths and vulnerabilities of their central banks’ safeguards and governance frameworks.
- Identify specific steps to improve financial safeguards.
- Use leading practices for central banks in the areas of good governance, central bank autonomy, accountability, and transparency.
- Describe and explain the requirements of the IMF safeguards policy and the importance of implementing safeguards recommendations.
Upcoming Offering
Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
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October 27, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | Singapore, Singapore | In-person Training | ST 25.24 | English | Apply online by July 4, 2025 |
November 2, 2025 | November 6, 2025 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | In-person Training | CE 25.33 | English (Arabic) | Apply online by September 19, 2025 |
March 23, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | Ebene, Mauritius | In-person Training | AT 25.36 | English (Portuguese, French) | Apply online by February 13, 2026 |
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