Strengthening institutions such as central banks and finance ministries results in policies that enable economic stability and growth. Join us to learn how member countries work with the IMF and partners to strengthen these institutions. Grab a free coffee. Participate in events. Sign up for IMF’s free online courses. Or just browse through country stories.
Open to all Spring Meeting participants.
Located at the Capacity Development Experience in HQ1 Gallery (HQ1-R-700), Red Level.
How East African Community Countries Harmonized their Data to Prepare for a Monetary Union Presenters: Albert A. Musisi, Commissioner, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Uganda Clement Ncuti, Economist, IMF Statistics Department Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
An Introduction to Gender BudgetingPresenters: Zohra Khan, Chief (OiC), Leadership and Governance, UN Women Lisa Kolovich, Economist, IMF Strategy, Policy and Review Department Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Presenters: Hari Kumar Nepal, Deputy Director, Nepal Financial Intelligence Unit and AML Cell, Ministry of Finance Matthew Byrne, Senior Counsel, IMF Legal Department Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
A Peek into IMF Training: Financial Inclusion Presenter: Adolfo Barajas, Senior Economist, IMF Monetary and Capital Markets Department
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Capacity Development in Fragile States – Why Some Countries Succeed? Opening Remarks: Carla Grasso, Deputy Managing Director, IMF Chair/Moderator: Antoinette Sayeh, Distinguished Visiting Fellow Center for Global Development
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Capacity Development Reception Time: 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM |
Presenters: Brian Wynter, Governor, Bank of Jamaica Ghiath Shabsigh, Assistant Director, IMF Monetary and Capital Markets Department Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Getting the Word Out – Brazil’s Journey Towards Greater Fiscal Transparency Presenters: Pedro Jucá Maciel, Undersecretary of Strategic Planning of Fiscal Policy, National Treasury of Brazil Fabien Gonguet, Economist, IMF Fiscal Affairs Department Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |