Monetary Policy Implementation
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Session No.: SA 24.45
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Date: December 2-6, 2024 (1 week)
Delivery Method: In-person Training
Primary Language: English
Target Audience
Central banks officials working on monetary policy and operations.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or finance; work experience at central bank; and working knowledge of Excel.
Course Description
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 explore the challenges faced by central banks in emerging markets and developing economies regarding monetary policy implementation. The course will cover topics such as the modernization of the monetary policy framework, establishing and understanding various forms of the interest rate corridor, the fundamentals of liquidity monitoring and forecasting, the development of money markets and interest rate benchmarks, reserve requirements, the central bank collateral framework, and the communication and transparency of monetary operations. The program will consist of a blend of lectures, discussions, and case studies from different countries. It will conclude with 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.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the Monetary Policy Implementation among central banks of CDOT and SARTTAC member countries.
- Foster collaboration and exchange of experiences between central banks in the region.
- Find effective solutions to the issues and challenges they are currently facing in monetary policy implementation.
- Access specific additional training and TA needs of individual central banks.
- Solicit interest in conducting CB Transparency reviews as a toll to enhance accountability and safeguard transparency.
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