Seminars/Workshops/Courses

Seminars/Workshops/Courses

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  2025

  Workshop on Modernization of Payment Systems

  04/21/2025 - 04/25/2025 Hybrid, Mauritius

  The global payments landscape is undergoing significant and disruptive change. Countries around the world are modernizing their payment system infrastructure through the use of new standards and technology solutions. This transformative process will assist countries to increase payments processing, introduce more flexibility, and provide an opportunity to update information security processes. However, the proposed enhanced benefits may also introduce additional risk, such as increased fraudulent activity, money laundering and exposure to cyber risk. The workshop aims to provide an understanding of the strategic drivers behind payment modernization, guidance on developing harmonized approaches to oversight standards and to provide a platform to share country experiences and practices.

  Workshop on Debt Management and Cash Management

  04/07/2025 - 04/11/2025 Hybrid, Mauritius

  This workshop aims at building capacity on linking cash and debt management, and their interactions with fiscal and monetary policies. The workshop focuses on the importance of cash management considerations during the implementation of debt management strategy, through an ABP and issuance calendar, based on cash flow and cash balance forecasts. In addition, the course will discuss the management of certain contingent liabilities and financing risks, and their implications to cash and debt management strategies. Upon completion of this workshop, participants should be able to: describe the linkage between debt and cash management. explain the importance of managing the government's cash and debt as an integrated portfolio. understand how to better manage contingent liabilities and associated risks and their significance for cash and debt management. describe the importance of sending consistent signals to the market regarding the government's financial management strategy.

  Workshop on Cross Border Digital Payments

  03/24/2025 - 03/28/2025 In person, South Africa

  Innovations have introduced new forms of digital money that could be adopted for the use of domestic as well as cross border payments. Digital money may be particularly useful for cross border payments, which have been perceived to be expensive, inefficient, and slow. Improving the efficiency in cross border payments is important for many countries as it supports economic growth, international trade, and financial inclusion. The workshop will explore the evolving landscape of cross-border payments in the digital age and areas for improvement. It will analyze the pain points of developing cross-border payments and highlight the regional and international initiatives to address those obstacles in the near-term including improving access to payment systems, interlinking fast payment systems, and expanding and aligning operating hours.

  Workshop on Corporate Governance Regulation and Supervision

  03/17/2025 - 03/21/2025 In-person, Mauritius

  The workshop will familiarize participants with the practical application of corporate governance assessments, covering both off-site and on-site supervision and will cover: strengthening corporate governance in banks – role, structure, and competency of boards role of executives.  transparency and promotion of sound corporate and risk culture. supervisory practices in evaluating governance structure, functioning and adherence to fit and proper requirements. case studies. The objective is to better equip officials to implement effective supervision of corporate governance in banks.

  High Level Seminar on Confronting Macro-Critical Corruption

  03/17/2025 - 03/19/2025 In person, South Africa

  In furtherance of implementation of the 2018 Framework, the Legal Department (“LEG”), in collaboration with the ATI and AFS, will organize a high-level seminar to support continued progress in improving governance and the rule of law. The seminar will also promote constructive exchange and engagement in leading and developing well-governed institutions capable of designing and implementing effective economic governance reforms, effectively addressing macro-critical corruption vulnerabilities, strengthening rule of law and judicial integrity s to adapt to context, resistance to reforms of economic governance and other unpredictable pushbacks based on protection of corrupt rents, including through strengthening rule of law and judicial integrity. The seminar aims to empower around 20 high-level professionals, equitably selected, willing to openly share challenges and promote dialogue about lessons learned and possible change processes. Participants will highlight success stories from the region, discuss various responses, network with colleagues, and benefit from the insights of experienced practitioners and academics. Practical case studies, developed from ongoing or planned reform initiatives that involve the participants, will allow then to deepen their analytical skills, and develop concrete approaches to addressing macro-critical corruption.

  Workshop on Central Bank Balance Sheet and Policy Solvency

  03/10/2025 - 03/14/2025 Hybrid, Location TBC

  The workshop will take stock of the current state of central banks balance sheets and policy solvency; consider specific challenges; discuss plans to strengthen financial sustainability and policy solvency of central banks; and outline best practices. The workshop will cover selected specific topics related to central bank balance sheet and policy solvency developments in much more detail, such as: (i) the key components of the central bank balance sheet; (ii) the impact of central bank monetary (and other operations) on central bank balance sheet; (iii) central bank balance sheet and international financial reporting standards; (iv) stress testing of central bank balance sheet (v) central bank balance sheet projection; and (vi) central bank policy solvency.

  Training on Sovereign Risk and Debt Sustainability Framework for MACSRDSF

  02/17/2025 - 02/21/2025 In Person, Botswana

  The training course seeks to strengthen participants’ capacity to use the MAC SRDSF to assess their countries’ vulnerability to sovereign debt-related stress and identify policies to prevent potential stress from materializing in a timely manner. Where public debt related stress has already materialized, the framework can help determine whether the stress can be resolved through a fiscal adjustment and/or additional financing, or if exceptional measures including a debt restructuring are needed. The course will introduce participants to (1) the theoretical foundations of the framework, (2) the SRDSF’s forward-looking analysis of debt and debt service dynamics under a baseline scenario and in the context of plausible macroeconomic and financing shocks, and (3) standardized outputs. Participants will work on exercises and real-life case studies and analyze MAC SRDSF outputs. While the focus of the course is not on mastering the Excel-based Sovereign Risk and Debt Sustainability Analysis (SRDSA) template, participants will be exposed to some of its key features in a guided manner. Upon completion of this training, participants should be able to: (1) Explain the key inputs required to operationalize the SRDSF; (2) understand how standardized outputs of the SRDSA are broadly produced; (3) interpret these standardized outputs including the summary SRDSA table, debt structure charts, realism flags, stress tests, and horizon-based and overall assessments. (4) apply effective concepts, definitions, and techniques for assessing sovereign debt risks (5) exhibit satisfactory knowledge of the MAC SRDSF framework and toolkit.

  Seminar on Liability Management Operations

  01/20/2025 - 01/24/2025 In Person, South Africa

  This seminar is intended to broaden sovereign debt managers’ understanding of liability management operations (LMO) as a debt management tool. LMO refers to a broad range of market-based transactions undertaken by sovereign debt managers in the context of debt management strategy to alter the maturity structure of existing government debt portfolio, manage risks inherent in the portfolio, and support the development of the domestic market for government securities. From the perspective of strategic debt management, LMOs could be viewed as facilitators of a smooth implementation of a country’s debt management strategy. For debt managers that built large benchmark issues as part of an effort to promote liquidity in the domestic debt market and/or have outstanding international sovereign bonds, LMOs are an integral part of the toolkit necessary to manage rollover risk. By using LMOs to address large bullet payments in a timely fashion, debt managers can limit roll-over risk, and help government navigate challenging market conditions. Upon completion, participants will have a better understanding of how best to develop and implement LMOs as a debt management tool. as well as the various processes and considerations associated with the use of these tools.

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  2024

  Seminar on Strengthening Medium-Term Fiscal Frameworks

  12/09/2024 - 12/13/2024 In Person, South Africa

  The seminar will cover macro-fiscal forecasting tools and methodologies that work in practice; integration of fiscal objectives in preparing medium-term fiscal frameworks (MTFFs) and medium-term budgetary frameworks; Fiscal Risk Analysis- -Scenario and sensitivity analysis in the face of macroeconomic shocks, and regional experiences on MTFFs and fiscal risks management. On completion of this seminar participants are expected to further improve their knowledge and skill in producing robust MTFFs, prepare credible budgets, and provide specialized support for fiscal policy decisions.

  Workshop on Fiscal Risk Management for Lusophone and Francophone Countries

  11/11/2024 - 11/15/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  Participants from the 2023-workshop on fiscal risk management for Lusophone countries organized by AFS in October/November 2023, requested to follow-up with a form of engagement that would enable peer-exchange of knowledge in the matter. In this second workshop, participants will share their countries’ experiences in implementing the recommendations of the 2023 workshop and progress made in developing a fiscal risk management framework. The workshop will also provide training on the use of State-Owned Enterprise-Stress Test Tool and Debt Guarantees and Loans Assessment Tool. It will combine theory and hands-on exercises on fiscal risks.

  Course on Gender Inequality and Macroeconomics

  11/04/2024 - 11/08/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  This course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development (ICD)/ATI, will highlight the macroeconomic implications of gender inequality, and provide an overview of policy measures to help empower women. The training will discuss trends over time and across countries in gender inequality; stress the importance of closing gender gaps for inclusive and sustainable growth; and analyze policy options in the fiscal, labor, financial, and legal areas to help address gender inequality. The course will include a mix of lectures, workshops, facilitated break-out sessions, homework assignments, and presentations by participants. The goal is to help participants apply the knowledge and skills they will acquire to analyze the key gender-related challenges in their own country and formulate prioritized reform programs. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: understand the links between gender equality and macroeconomics, including in terms of growth, inclusiveness, diversification, and sustainability; use key sources of gender-disaggregated data and relevant toolkits to assess countries’ progress towards gender equality, and the impact of gender equality on macroeconomic performance; discuss key policies and measures to address gender inequality, including appropriate gender-budgeting practices; and formulate prioritized reform programs to address gender inequality in their own country.

  Seminar on Fiscal Risk Management for Fiscal Sustainability

  10/14/2024 - 10/18/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The seminar will focus on how to identify and quantify fiscal risks and how to integrate fiscal risk management into the budgeting process. Upon completion of the course, participants should gain knowledge on: § identifying and quantifying different fiscal risks. § describing the fiscal risk management toolkit and developing mitigation strategies. § integrating fiscal risk management into the budgeting process. § good fiscal risk reporting and disclosure practices. § institutional arrangements that promote effective fiscal risk management.

  Seminar on Government Finance and Public Sector Debt Statistics

  10/07/2024 - 10/18/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The seminar will focus on the conceptual framework of GFS as presented in the Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 and the conceptual framework of public sector debt statistics as presented in the PSDS: Guide for Compilers and Users. The sessions will include experiences of statistical agencies in the compilation and dissemination of GFS and PSDS. The key objective will be to further enhance the capacity of statistical agencies to improve the data collection, coverage, and timeliness of GFS and PSDS and to ensure consistency with other macroeconomic statistics. The seminar will also assess CD needs on GFS and PSDS in the region.

  Workshop on Expenditure Arrears Controls and Management

  10/07/2024 - 10/11/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The workshop will be interactive, using a combination of presentations and country presentations. It will discuss measures for prevention and management of expenditure arrears. Specifically, the workshop is intended to equip participants with better understanding of the potential impact of arrears, their causes and the importance of monitoring and reporting. The workshop will provide guidance on the different approaches to prevention and management of expenditure arrears.

  Seminar on Compliance Risk Management

  09/23/2024 - 09/27/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The seminar will provide fundamental knowledge on modern CRM good practices. The strategic goal of CRM is to steadily increase the level of voluntary compliance over time by identifying and prioritizing risks and implementing treatments to address the risks. Participants will learn how adopting a systematic approach to CRM supports tax administrations to deliver this core function and achieve overall goals. Upon completion of the training, participants should be able to: § define the concept of CRM and its benefits for tax administrations.  § delineate the strategic role of CRM. § outline the CRM framework, its inputs, and outputs. § describe the CRM process. § determine the necessary organizational and governance arrangements. § identify critical success factors of CRM. The workshop will draw on the latest European Union (EU) guidance as provided in the October 2023 paper “Compliance Risk Management in The Digital Era”.

  Workshop on Mirror Data Analysis

  09/16/2024 - 09/20/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The workshop will explain the importance/relevance of mirror data analysis for customs administrations (including revenue authorities) and how they can adjust the available analytical techniques to best meet their needs, particularly to support the customs risk management function. Based on FAD’s CD experience in developing countries, the workshop will outline the recommended steps to be followed to analyze the data and to operationalize the results.

  Training on CFAT Tool and TSA Management for SSA Fragile States

  09/09/2024 - 09/13/2024 In person, Mauritius

  Cash flow forecasting faces several challenges in most economies, but these are especially acute in fragile and low-income states, resulting in accumulation or arrears. To support the work of governments in tackling these challenges and to create cash forecasting capacity, the IMF’s FAD has developed an Excel-based tool (CFAT: Cash Flow Forecasting Analysis Tool) for preparing cash forecasts and supporting the decisions that flow from them. This seminar will provide training on how to use the tool. It will also enable peer learning on Treasury Single Account (TSA) and cash management best practices. Countries who have used CFAT will share their experiences and recommendations to improve CFAT.

  Course on Climate in Macroeconomic Frameworks

  07/22/2024 - 07/26/2024 In Person, South Africa

  The course –to be delivered, in collaboration with IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD), Research Department, Africa Training Institute (ATI), and the South African Reserve Bank—will help participants to gain knowledge on the IMF’s analysis and tools on climate change. The course will focus on: (i) climate risks and the financial sector; (ii) mitigation policies, with an emphasis on carbon pricing; and (iii) considerations in undertaking adaptation policies.

  Seminar on Cyber Security Regulation and Supervision

  07/08/2024 - 07/18/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The seminar will introduce cyber security regulation and supervision to financial sector supervisors. It will review recent trends in the technology adopted by supervised entities; the evolving threat landscape and their implications for cyber security and financial stability; outline the key elements of cyber security regulations; discuss supervisory approaches and tools; and present key cybersecurity concepts and information sharing, based on international standards and best practices.

  Seminar on Crypto Assets Outreach

  06/05/2024 - 06/07/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The seminar will provide a platform for senior policymakers to share experiences across different jurisdictions and an opportunity for bilateral and regional cooperation to ultimately ensure comprehensive, consistent, and coordinated regulatory and supervisory responses. The insights gained from the workshop will feed into ongoing discussions with other international financial institutions and standard setting bodies. The seminar aims to foster and deepen discussions on macro-financial and fiscal policy implications of crypto assets, and particularly policy responses to manage risk from crypto assets. T

  Seminar on Monetary Policy Operations and Multiple Currency Practices

  05/27/2024 - 05/31/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  The purpose of the hybrid seminar will be to support the central banks of the region in strengthening their monetary and foreign exchange policies and operations, allow peer-to-peer sharing of country experiences, and provide technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of participating officials. The seminar will discuss the current state of monetary policy frameworks, monetary policy operations and instruments, foreign exchange operations, reference rate determination, and multiple currency practices.

  Course on Annual Borrowing Plan

  05/20/2024 - 05/28/2024 In Person, Zimbabwe

  Mid-level to senior officials in ministries of finance and central banks responsible for formulation and implementation of debt management strategies as well as designing auction calendars for issuance of domestic government securities.

  Seminar on Key and Emerging Risks, Governance, and Business Model Analysis

  05/06/2024 - 05/10/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  Participation from Heads of Supervision and Senior Supervisors, who will be able to share experience and knowledge on key country supervisory risks and contribute to presentations on regulatory and supervisory developments. The seminar will cover key and emerging risks and the related regulatory and supervision processes (country specific risks, climate risk, governance, business model analysis, Basel III liquidity, and interest rate risk in the banking book), through a series of presentations by IMF staff and officials from AFS member countries. The aim will be to share regional experiences on emerging and heightened risks, introduce (or refresh knowledge on) topical prudential supervision risks, and to promote peer learning amongst AFS member countries.

  Regional Forum on Key and Emerging Risks, Governance and Business Model Analysis

  05/06/2024 - 04/10/2024 In person, Mauritius

  The seminar will cover key and emerging risks and the related regulatory and supervision processes (country specific risks, Climate Risk, Governance, Business Model Analysis, Basel III Liquidity and Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book), through a series of presentations by IMF staff and officials from AFS member countries. The aim will be to share regional experience on emerging and heightened risks, introduce (or refresh knowledge on) topical prudential supervision risks, and to promote peer learning amongst AFS member countries. Agenda

  Workshop on Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT)

  04/01/2024 - 04/03/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  TADAT High-Level African Regional Workshop (Anglophone)

  04/01/2024 - 04/03/2024 In person, Mauritius

  The TADAT is a tool designed to provide an objective assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of key components of a country’s system of tax administration with reference to nine Performance Outcome Areas (POAs). TADAT assessments provide a shared view on the health of a country’s system of tax administration among all stakeholders—country authorities, international and regional organizations, civil society, and capacity development providers. The assessment results show the extent of reform required, and the relative priorities for attention.

  TADAT High-Level African Regional Workshop (Anglophone)

  04/01/2024 - 04/03/2024 In person, Mauritius

  The TADAT is a tool designed to provide an objective assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of key components of a country’s system of tax administration with reference to nine Performance Outcome Areas (POAs). TADAT assessments provide a shared view on the health of a country’s system of tax administration among all stakeholders—country authorities, international and regional organizations, civil society, and capacity development providers. The assessment results show the extent of reform required, and the relative priorities for attention.

  Workshop on Effective Policies for Crypto Assets

  04/01/2024 - 04/01/2024 Zoom platform

  TADAT High-Level African Regional Workshop (Lusophone and Francophone)

  03/27/2024 - 03/29/2024 In person, Mauritius

  The TADAT is a tool designed to provide an objective assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of key components of a country’s system of tax administration with reference to nine Performance Outcome Areas (POAs). TADAT assessments provide a shared view on the health of a country’s system of tax administration among all stakeholders—country authorities, international and regional organizations, civil society, and capacity development providers. The assessment results show the extent of reform required, and the relative priorities for attention.

  Workshop on Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT)

  03/27/2024 - 03/29/2024 In Person, Mauritius

  L'atelier régional sur la gestion des finances publiques sensible au changement

  03/12/2024 - 03/14/2024 In person, Brazaville

  Workshop on Debt Transperancy

  02/19/2024 - 02/23/2024 In person, Malawi

  Workshop on Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures

  02/19/2024 - 02/23/2024 In person, Mauritius

  Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) play a critical role in maintaining and promoting financial stability in a financial system. The Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures (PFMI) were released by the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems and the Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions in 2012. These international standards aim to enhance the safety and efficiency in payments, clearing, settlement, and recording arrangements, and more broadly, limit systemic risk and foster transparency and financial stability. The course aims to strengthen the oversight capacity and risk management capability of central banks and other relevant regulatory FMIs.

  Workshop on Formulating a Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy & A B P

  01/29/2024 - 02/09/2024 In person, Nairobi, Kenya

  The workshop aims at building capacity in developing and implementing a sound debt management strategy, through designing an annual borrowing plan. Using their country data, participants will be trained on the use of the joint IMF-WB MTDS analytical tool to identify the risk exposure embedded in the government’s existing debt portfolio and analyze the cost-risk trade-offs of potential debt management strategies. The participants will select one debt management strategy to design an annual borrowing plan and auction calendar, utilizing the recently revised ABP Analytical Tool. This course will contribute to improving the capacity of debt managers to develop debt management strategies that explicitly recognize the relative costs and risks involved, and are consistent with maintaining debt sustainability, and can facilitate domestic debt market development.

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  2023

  Workshop on Strengthening the Role of Macro Fiscal Units

  12/11/2023 - 12/15/2023 In person, South Africa

  Workshop on African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

  11/20/2023 - 11/22/2023 In person, Mauritius

  The workshop will bring together representatives from the countries supported by the IMF Regional Capacity Development Center (RCDC) for Southern Africa, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Southern African Customs Union (SACU). The event will focus on the implementation of the AfCFTA and specifically the identification and sharing of good practice. The event will aim to showcase selected implementation programs and to identify common challenges and solutions. FADR2 will look to share with delegates proposals for the provision of ongoing CD support to assist them with the regional implementation of the AfCFTA.

  Workshop on African Continental Free Trade Area ( AfCFTA)

  11/20/2023 - 11/22/2023 In person, Mauritius

  Course on Monetary and Fiscal Policy Analysis with DSGE Models (DSGE)

  11/13/2023 - 11/24/2023 In person, Mauritius

  This course deals with building, using, and interpreting DSGE models. It introduces participants to the models and techniques that policy makers commonly use in analyzing monetary and fiscal issues. The course devotes a large number of lectures to model design and implementation issues and uses case studies relevant to the region to illustrate how these models are applied and how they can contribute to the policymaking process.

  Workshop on Monetary and Fiscal Policy Analysis with DSGE Models (DSGE)

  11/13/2023 - 11/24/2023 In person, Mauritius

  Workshop on Macroeconomics of Climate Change

  11/06/2023 - 11/17/2023 Virtual, Zoom Platform

  Workshop on Policy and Regulatory Matters for Central Bank Digital Currencies

  11/06/2023 - 11/10/2023 Hybrid mode, Tanzania

  Workshop on Local Currency Bond Market Development (LCBM)

  10/30/2023 - 11/03/2023 In Person, Mozambique

  The training seeks to enhance country officials’ understanding of the building blocks of the LCBM and the associated challenges around their development. The target audience is junior to mid-level officials in domestic debt management and financial markets departments of Ministries of Finance and Central Banks.

  Workshop on Fiscal Risk Management for Lusophone and Francophone Countries

  10/30/2023 - 11/03/2023 In Person, Mauritius

  Workshop on Emergency Liquidity Assistance ( ELA)

  10/18/2023 - 10/20/2023 Virtual Zoom platform

  Workshop on Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA)

  10/18/2023 - 10/20/2023 Virtual, Zoom Platform

  The workshop will be focused mainly on: (i) key principles of a sound ELA framework; (ii) operational considerations to implement such a framework; and (iii) central banks’ experiences with ELA. Selected individual countries will present their country experiences as well. In addition, the workshop will provide opportunities for peer-to-peer learning, as well as guidance on future technical assistance needs, objectives and deliverables for inclusion in AFE, AFS and AFW2 capacity development work plans.

  Workshop on Financial Sector Surveillance

  10/02/2023 - 10/06/2023 Virtual, Zoom Platform

  This one-week course introduces participants to key concepts and tools used in the identification and assessment of financial sector vulnerabilities and sources of strength. The course materials provide a basic toolkit to assess financial sector risks and to measure them against existing capital and liquidity buffers in the financial system. The discussions focus on the early identification of unwarranted macro-financial imbalances and the analysis of the transmission of financial distress across institutions, markets, and economic sectors, with the objective of reducing the likelihood and the severity of financial crises. A combination of lectures and hands-on workshops allows participants to apply essential risk assessment techniques.

  Course on Financial Sector Surveillance (ICD)

  10/02/2023 - 10/06/2023 Zoom Platform

  Webinar on Review of Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (English)

  09/13/2023 - 09/13/2023 Virtual, Zoom Platform

  This webinar will engage with RCDC member countries to a) raise awareness about the consultation and encourage responses; b) explain proposed changes; c) discuss amendments to the Core Principles that are most likely to affect the countries in practical terms; and d) encourage a peer discussion on the new standards for banking supervision, including issues of proportionality and universal applicability. This webinar is designed for officials from banking supervision authorities. There is no limit on the number of attendees, so the event is open to all those interested. To get the most from the webinar, participants are encouraged to join for the entire duration. The webinar will be conducted in English.

  Webinar on Review of Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (French)

  09/12/2023 - 09/12/2023 Virtual, Zoom Platform

  Le Comité de Bâle sur le contrôle bancaire a lancé une consultation publique sur les révisions des Principes fondamentaux d’un contrôle bancaire efficace ("Principes fondamentaux"). Ce webinaire s'adressera aux pays membres du CRDC pour a) les sensibiliser à la consultation et les encourager à y réagir ; b) expliquer les changements proposés ; c) discuter des amendements aux Principes fondamentaux qui sont les plus susceptibles d'affecter les pays en termes pratiques et d) encourager une discussion entre pairs sur les nouvelles normes de contrôle bancaire, dont les questions de proportionnalité et d'applicabilité universelle.

  Webinar on Fiscal Data Governance

  09/04/2023 - 09/08/2023 In person, Mauritius

  The workshop addresses the need for better fiscal data governance (FDG) practices to improve fiscal data quality in the PFM digital solutions. It will present the latest FDG concepts, approaches, trends, legal aspects, links with budget transparency, data interoperability and data security. It will provide a platform for the AFS member countries to explore the benefits of enhanced FDG practices to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of PFM processes. Participants will be encouraged to share their countries experiences and feedback on the FDG practices.

  Workshop on Fiscal Risk Management for Sovereign Guarantees

  09/04/2023 - 09/08/2023 South Africa

  Workshop on working with the Core Basel Principles.

  09/04/2023 - 09/08/2023 Mauritius, Preskil Resort

  Workshop on Fiscal Data Governance

  09/04/2023 - 09/08/2023 Mauritius

  Workshop on Working with Basel Core Principles, Covering Broad Content

  09/04/2023 - 09/08/2023 In person, Mauritius

  Training to AFS member country prudential supervisors on BCP’s, covering broad content and methodology for assessment against BCPs. The 29 BCPs represent the minimum benchmark of international standards for the sound prudential regulation and supervision of banking systems. Many jurisdictions continue to take stock and self-assess the effectiveness of their banking supervision functions, against the BCPs. The workshop will provide training to AFS member country supervisors on the content of the BCPs and the methodology for assessment against them, as well as sharing regional and international experience in conducting both self-assessments on the BCPs and participating in BCP assessments as part of IMF/WB Financial Sector Assessment Programs.

  Review of Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision

  08/25/2023 - 08/25/2023 Virtual, Zoom Platform

  The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has issued a public consultation on revisions to the Core Principles for effective banking supervision (“Core Principles"). This webinar will engage with RCDC member countries to a) raise awareness about the consultation and encourage responses; b) explain proposed changes; c) discuss amendments to the Core Principles that are most likely to affect the countries in practical terms; and d) encourage a peer discussion on the new standards for banking supervision, including issues of proportionality and universal applicability. This webinar is designed for officials from banking supervision authorities. There is no limit on the number of attendees, so the event is open to all those interested.

  Training on the completion of the International Survey on Revenue Administration

  08/14/2023 - 08/18/2023 Mauritius

  Workshop on Forecasting and Policy Analysis System (FPAS)

  08/07/2023 - 08/11/2023 Cape Verde, Hybrid mode

  The workshop will take stock of the current state of monetary policy frameworks, foreign exchange and exchange rate policies, foreign exchange markets, and operations. The workshop will cover selected topics related to foreign exchange and exchange rate policies in much more detail, such as: (i) exchange rate regimes; (ii) exchange rate flexibility; (iii) foreign exchange intervention; (iv) transparency and pricing in the foreign exchange market; (v) capital controls and exchange rates; (vi) distortions caused by parallel markets; and (vii) foreign exchange market regulation.

  Seminar on Forecasting and Policy Analysis System (FPAS)

  08/07/2023 - 08/11/2023 Cape Verde

  Workshop on Foreign Exchange Policy and Operations

  07/24/2023 - 07/28/2023 Ethiopia, Hybrid mode

  The workshop will take stock of the current state of monetary policy frameworks, foreign exchange and exchange rate policies, foreign exchange markets, and operations. The workshop will cover selected topics related to foreign exchange and exchange rate policies in much more detail, such as: (i) exchange rate regimes; (ii) exchange rate flexibility; (iii) foreign exchange intervention; (iv) transparency and pricing in the foreign exchange market; (v) capital controls and exchange rates; (vi) distortions caused by parallel markets; and (vii) foreign exchange market regulation.

  Seminar on Foreign Exchange and Operations

  07/24/2023 - 07/28/2023 Ethiopia

  Workshop on Climate Change and Macro-Financial Policies

  06/05/2023 - 06/09/2023 South Africa, Hybrid mode

  The workshop will focus on the macroeconomic and financial implications of climate change, and the mitigation and adaptation policies needed to deliver on the Paris Agreement and build resilience. The fiscal and financial risks from climate change, and the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) instruments, and the implications for banking laws would also be discussed. Workshops will focus on the impact of mitigation policies and the macro-fiscal benefits from building resilience, as well as assessing financial sector risks and debt vulnerabilities from climate change. Participating countries would be invited to share their experience in managing climate vulnerabilities and building resilience to foster peer learning.

  Seminar on Climate Change and Macro-Financial Policies Workshop

  06/05/2023 - 06/09/2023 Mauritius

  Workshop on Managing Sovereign Debt Portfolios in Adverse Market Conditions

  05/15/2023 - 05/19/2023 Mauritius

  Course on Financial Development and Financial Inclusion

  04/24/2023 - 05/05/2023 Ebene, Mauritius

  Seminar on Repo Market Development

  04/11/2023 - 04/14/2023 South Africa

  Webinar on application of GovTech solutions to improve public financial mgt

  04/10/2023 - 04/14/2023 Mauritius

  Workshop on Improving Fiscal Transparency & Accountability in the public sector

  03/07/2023 - 03/10/2023 Mauritius

  Workshop on Price Statistics Fundamentals

  02/27/2023 - 03/03/2023 Lesotho

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  2022

  Seminar on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning

  12/05/2022 - 12/08/2022 South Africa

  Webinar on Analytical Skills for National Accounts

  11/21/2022 - 11/25/2022 South Africa

  Webinar on Fiscal Risks Management For Sovereign Guarantees

  11/14/2022 - 11/18/2022 South Africa

  Webinar on Modernization of MPO Frameworks and FMD

  11/14/2022 - 11/18/2022 Zoom online Platform

  Course on Central Bank Digital Currencies (OT22.314)

  11/07/2022 - 11/11/2022 Ebene, Mauritius

  Webinar on Digital Money: Balancing Innovation and Regulation for a new Frontier

  10/24/2022 - 10/28/2022 Johannesburg, South Africa

  Training on International Financial Reporting Standards 17 (IFRS 17)

  10/24/2022 - 11/04/2022 Zoom online Platform

  Webinar on Climate Risk Analysis

  10/03/2022 - 10/03/2022 Zoom Platform

  Webinar on Corporate Governance

  09/26/2022 - 09/30/2022 Zoom Platform

  Course on Nowcasting

  09/19/2022 - 09/30/2022 Zoom Platform

  Webinar on Cyber Risk Supervision

  06/27/2022 - 07/01/2022 In Person, Hennessy Park Hotel, Ebene , Mauritius

  Webinar on Compiling Producer Price Indices (PPIS)

  06/27/2022 - 07/01/2022 Zoom Platform

  Webinar on Modernizing Central Bank Communication

  06/20/2022 - 06/22/2022 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Fundamentals of Sound Central Bank Communication

  06/13/2022 - 06/15/2022 Zoom Online Platform

  High-Level Conference: Modernizing Monetary Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa

  02/28/2022 - 03/02/2022 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Macroeconomic Management in Resource Rich Countries (MRC)

  02/21/2022 - 03/04/2022 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Cyber Risk

  02/21/2022 - 02/25/2022 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Regulation of Fintech

  01/27/2022 - 01/28/2022 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on the Experience with FPAS in Africa

  01/10/2022 - 01/14/2022 Zoom Online Platform

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  2021

  Webinar on Basics of National Accounts for Beginners

  12/06/2021 - 12/10/2021 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Fiscal Risks Management in Low and Middle Income Countries

  11/08/2021 - 11/12/2021 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Fiscal Risks Management in Low and Middle Income Countries

  09/06/2021 - 09/15/2021 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Modern Tax Audit Management Principles

  08/16/2021 - 08/27/2021 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Modern Tax Audit Management Principles

  05/21/2021 - 07/02/2021 Zoom Online Platform

  Webinar on Unwinding Covid-19 Policy Interventions for Banking Systems

  05/18/2021 - 05/18/2021 Zoom Online Platform

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  2020

  WEBINAR ON COVID-19 RELATED EMERGING CHALLENGES FOR THE COMPILATION OF NA

  07/27/2020 - 07/31/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON INSURANCE REGULATORY AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSES DURING THE COVID-19

  07/22/2020 - 07/22/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON CENTRAL BANK SUPPORT TO FINANCIAL MARKETS

  07/15/2020 - 07/15/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON CYBER SECURITY RISK OF REMOTE WORK DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

  07/01/2020 - 07/01/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON BANKING REGULATION AND SUPERVISION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

  06/17/2020 - 06/17/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON THE BUDGET PROCESS IN THE CONTEXT OF COVID 19 - ANGOLA

  05/19/2020 - 05/22/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON IMF CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT FOR OVERCOMING CURRENT MACRO-FISCAL

  05/12/2020 - 05/12/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON PROGRAM-BASED BUDGETING FOR THE INDIAN OCEAN COMMISSION (IOC)

  05/08/2020 - 05/08/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  WEBINAR ON STRENGTHENING PUBLIC DEBT MANAGEMENT AND MANAGING PUBLIC WEALTH

  04/28/2020 - 05/04/2020 WebEx Online Platform

  FUNDAMENTALS OF PRICE STATISTICS

  02/10/2020 - 02/14/2019 Gaborone, Botswana

  EFFECTIVE USE OF DATA ANALYTICAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A RBCP

  01/27/2020 - 01/31/2019 Ebene, Mauritius

  VOLUME AND PRICE MEASURES IN NATIONAL ACCOUNTS

  01/13/2020 - 01/17/2019 Livingstone, Zambia

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  2019

  REGULATORY, SUPERVISORY AND OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES

  12/10/2019 - 12/13/2019 Ebene, Mauritius

  MONETARY POLICY FORECASTING AND ANALYSIS

  12/09/2019 - 12/13/2019 Ebene, Mauritius

  CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN BANKING SECTOR

  10/14/2019 - 10/18/2019 Pretoria, South Africa

  ESTABLISHMENT OF EFFECTIVE SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES FOR CUSTOMS VALUATION

  10/07/2019 - 10/11/2019 South Africa

  HIGH-LEVEL SEMINAR ON REVENUE ADMINISTRATION GOVERNANCE

  09/23/2019 - 09/25/2019 Cape Town, South Africa

  IMPROVING BUDGET OUTCOMES THROUGH TRANSPARENT AND GENDER RESPONSIVE BUDGETS

  09/23/2019 - 09/27/2019 Pretoria, South Africa

  Monetary Policy Implementation and Financial Market Development

  08/26/2019 - 08/30/2019 SARB Academy, Pretoria, South Africa

  IFRS 9- Implementation Issues

  08/19/2019 - 08/23/2019 Ebene, Mauritius

  Customized Training Course for Comoros and Madagascar on Auditing

  08/05/2019 - 08/16/2019 Hotel Colbert-Antananarivo, Madagascar

  Macroeconomic Training- Financial Development and Financial Inclusion

  06/17/2019 - 06/28/2019 Africa Training Institute, Ebene, Mauritius

  Fintech: Opportunities, Challenges and Risks to the Financial System

  03/19/2019 - 03/21/2019 Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa

  Gestion macroéconomique dans les pays riches en ressources naturelles (MRC)

  03/11/2019 - 03/22/2019 Ebene, Mauritius

  Compilation of Export and Import Price Indices

  02/18/2019 - 02/22/2019 Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa

  Advanced Rulings for Classification Purposes, Origin and Valuation

  01/28/2019 - 02/01/2019 Ebene, Mauritius

  Moving Towards International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

  01/21/2019 - 01/25/2019 Sheraton Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa

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  2018

  Mainstreaming National Accounts and Balance of Payment Statistics

  12/03/2018 - 12/07/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  Model Based Policy Analysis and Forecasting

  11/05/2018 - 11/16/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  Orientation Programme for newly recruited Central Bank Officers

  10/22/2018 - 10/26/2018 Bank of Mauritius, Port Louis

  Crisis Management and Crisis Resolution

  10/15/2018 - 10/19/2018 SARB Academy, Pretoria, South Africa

  Medium-Term Fiscal Frameworks and Fiscal Risks

  09/10/2018 - 09/14/2018 Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

  Strengthening the Administration and Control of Excise

  09/03/2018 - 09/07/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  Impact of Basel III Reforms in Implementation of Basel II/III in EMDEs

  07/16/2018 - 07/20/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  Foreign Exchange Market Simulation for Central Banks

  06/25/2018 - 06/29/2018 Johannesburg, South Africa

  Leading a Revenue Administration

  03/19/2018 - 03/23/2018 Zambia

  This is a high-level Seminar for heads of revenue administrations and heads responsible for planning, modernization and corporate performance monitoring and evaluation. The purpose of the seminar is to create a platform for senior executives to discuss and share experiences in effective practices for enhancing performance of the revenue authorities on their mandate. The seminar will cover good practices for leading a revenue administration reform agenda covering strategy development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of outcomes for a revenue authority. Key tools and practices for supporting an effective reform implementation in a revenue administration like performance management, change management, and managing risk shall be covered. In addition, management assurance programs as a tool for ensuring accountability, transparency and consistency in the role of management shall be discussed. The seminar shall also provide an opportunity for networking among the senior executives and peer learning on experiences from their respective countries. An overview of the following tools and their role in supporting strategy execution shall be provided.  Revenue Administration Fiscal Information Tool (RA-FIT), also referred to as the International Survey on Revenue Administrations (ISORA);  Results Based Management (RBM) framework; and  Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT).

  International Financial Reporting Standards(IFRS)

  03/19/2018 - 03/23/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  International Survey on Revenue Administration (ISORA) and Managing Performance

  03/12/2018 - 03/16/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  Fiscal Policy Analysis

  02/26/2018 - 03/09/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  Compiling Producer Price Indices

  02/19/2018 - 02/23/2018 Ebene, Mauritius

  Managing Macroeconomic Statistics

  02/01/2018 - 02/02/2018 South Africa

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  2017

  Compilation of National Accounts

  12/04/2017 - 12/08/2017 Ebene, Mauritius

  The main objective is to strengthen knowledge of the national accounts concepts and methods. The seminar will consist of lectures and workshop sessions covering methodological and compilation issues based on the 2008 System of National Accounts. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

  Modernizing the Legal Framework in Compliance with the CPSS-IOSCO Principles ...

  11/27/2017 - 12/01/2017 Ebene, Mauritius

  The financial market infrastructures (FMIs) are generally sophisticated multilateral systems that handle significant transaction volumes and sizable monetary values. These systems are used for the purposes of clearing, settling, or recording payments, securities, derivatives, or other financial transactions. FMIs allow participants to manage their risks more effectively and efficiently, and, in some instances, reduce or eliminate certain risks. Some are critical to helping central banks conduct monetary policy and maintain financial stability. By performing centralized activities, however, FMIs concentrate risks and create interdependencies between and among FMIs and participating institutions.

  Macroprudential Approach to Supervision and Managing Systemic Risk

  10/30/2017 - 11/03/2017 SARB Academy,Pretoria,South Africa

  While many countries in the southern African region are implementing select elements of the Basel III Capital Adequacy Standard, there are policy and strategic demands on a number of them to complete implementation of Basel II and adopt some of the elements of Basel III. Further, several countries in the region are adopting a macroprudential approach to supervision and putting in place macroprudential regulations. In addition, many central banks in the region are setting up financial stability frameworks, which have a macroprudential dimension. With the increasing adoption of macroprudential tools as part of regulatory frameworks, the focus has now shifted to the implementation of these tools. This seminar will highlight practical implementation issues of interest to practitioners and policymakers. Particular emphasis will be put on discussing and drawing lessons from the experience of authorities around the world in implementing various elements of the macroprudential toolbox. The primary goal of the seminar is to make the participants aware of the inter-linkages, overlaps and similarities amongst these standards and frameworks. Aided by this awareness, officials will be better equipped to design supervisory frameworks appropriate for their jurisdictions. The participants will have the opportunity to discuss and learn the following: - microprudential and macroprudential supervision: concepts, history, and current thinking - Basel II and Basel III: evolution of the supervisory reform agenda - designing macroprudential tools – conceptual aspects and governance arrangements - the buffers in Basel III - countercyclical toolkit and recent experiences - leverage requirement in Basel III - capital requirement for systemically important banks under Basel III and Supervisory review Process (SRP) for systemically important banks under Pillar 2 of Basel II - liquidity requirement under Basel III and liquidity risk assessment under Pillar 2 of Basel II - microprudential stress testing under Basel II and macroprudential stress testing: concepts and case studies - risk-based supervision (RBS), Pillar 2 of Basel II and macroprudential approach to supervision in Basel III - presentation by participants of country experiences The seminar will require close interaction among the participants, with the resource persons guiding the interactions. Participants from select countries will be asked to make presentations on their country experiences. Presentations will be made by international experts, including from IMF headquarters. Participants are expected review the reading materials on the list of references. This course will be conducted in collaboration with the South African Reserve Bank’s Academy.

  Prevention and Management of Government Expenditure Arrears: Theory & Practices

  10/30/2017 - 11/03/2017 Ebene, Mauritius

  The accumulation of government expenditure arrears is one of the biggest challenges in public financial management (PFM). A recent survey of 121 Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessments revealed that in only 31 percent of countries was the stock of central government arrears less than 2 percent of total central government expenditure. In almost 20 percent of countries it was more than 10 percent; in 22 percent it was between 2 and 10 percent; and in 28 percent the information was not available demonstrating lack of both adequate reporting and control. AFS countries are also concerned by this issue. The accumulation of expenditure arrears by governments can have a serious negative effect on the economy: a large flow of arrears may disguise the true size of the government deficit, significantly reduce the impact of fiscal policy on aggregate demand, and potentially undermine macroeconomic stability. Government expenditure arrears are financial obligations that have been incurred by any level of the public sector for which payments have not been made by the due date. Payments may be overdue based on a legal obligation (such as payment of social security benefits, or salaries), a specific contractual commitment (such as payment for construction of a road), or a continuing service arrangement (such as payment for electricity supply). The value of expenditure arrears constitutes the amount of the original overdue payment, as well as any interest or financial penalties that the government might accrue (and not pay) as a result. Persistent expenditure arrears are typically a symptom of underlying weaknesses in a country’s PFM system. Expenditure arrears can be the result of failures at any or all stages of the PFM cycle, including: an inadequate legal framework; unrealistic budgeting; weak or cumbersome commitment or expenditure controls; inefficient cash management; lack of or problems with the integrity and functionality of the financial management information system (FMIS); or gaps in fiscal reporting. Another reason that expenditure arrears can accumulate is that governments are not aware of them. The most effective approach to dealing with expenditure arrears, therefore, depends on their underlying causes and usually requires concerted action in a number of PFM areas.

  Intelligence and Investigation in Customs

  09/25/2017 - 10/06/2017 Ebene, Mauritius

  The seminar will provide a forum for discussion to explore the challenges to Customs intelligence and investigation programs and build capacity of the participants by looking at: - the systematic collection and processing of intelligence information; - the various components involved in the gathering, evaluation, collation, analysis and dissemination of information; - the principles and procedures associated with the investigation of customs and fraud offences; and - an investigation (case study) from the point of referral through to the end of the civil assessment and/or prosecution in court.

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