The IMF-Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) teaches Fiscal Policy Analysis in Arabic in Kuwait from 11 to 22 April 2027. It is for officials of finance or economics ministries, fiscal councils and central banks in Arab League member countries, which include Tunisia. The deadline is 28 January 2027. The CEF pays the flight, the hotel, meals and a daily allowance.
Who can apply
Country
The CEF trains officials from Arab League member countries. Tunisia is an Arab League member, so a Tunisian official of an eligible government agency can apply.
Employer and nomination
Applicants must work for an eligible government agency and send a Sponsor's Nomination Form signed and stamped by a senior official. Staff of universities, trade unions and commercial banks are not eligible.
Profile
Junior to senior officials in finance or economics ministries, fiscal councils and central banks, with undergraduate macroeconomics or equivalent experience, basic microeconomics and econometrics, and good Excel skills.
Language
The course is taught in Arabic.
Funding and what it does not cover
The CEF pays an economy return flight to Kuwait, a hotel room with breakfast, lunch, a daily allowance for dinner and incidentals, and health insurance. It arranges the e-visa. The amount of the allowance is not published.
Covered
Economy return flight to Kuwait
Hotel room with breakfast, and lunch during the course
Daily subsistence allowance for dinner and incidentals
Health insurance covering 95 percent of essential medical and hospital costs
Kuwait e-visa arranged by the CEF
You pay
Hotel extras such as phone calls and room service
Charges for changing the flight after it is accepted
