Welcome to CEF
The mission of the IMF’s Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) in Kuwait is to build capacity through hands-on training for policy makers from the Arab League countries, as well as to lead conferences, symposia and seminars geared at strengthening the design and implementation of sound economic policies in the region.
IMF-CEF-AFR Joint Webinar on Fostering Private-Sector-Led Growth in the MENA Region: A New Role for the State
The International Monetary Fund-Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (IMF-CEF) and the IMF’s African Department (AFR) held a joint webinar titled " Fostering Private-Sector – Led Growth in the MENA Region: A New Role for the State" on Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023.
Webinar on IMF’s Global Financial Stability Report Geopolitics and Financial Fragmentation
6 Sept, 2023
The IMF-CEF and the IMF’s MCM held a joint webinar titled "Geopolitics and Financial Fragmentation: Implications for Macro-financial Stability" on Wednesday, September 6, 2023,
Joint Virtual Webinar on "Nonbank Financial Intermediaries"
7 June, 2023
The International Monetary Fund-Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (IMF-CEF) and the IMF’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department held a joint webinar titled "Nonbank Financial Intermediaries: Vulnerabilities amid Tighter Financial Conditions" on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Webinar on IMF's Regional Economic Outlook for MENA :Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability
23 May, 2023
IMF-CEF and the IMF’s MCD held a joint webinar titled “Regional Economic Outlook for MENA: Safeguarding Macroeconomic Stability amid Continued Uncertainty” on May 23, 2023.
Welcome to the IMF-CEF
IMF-CEF is IMF’s regional training center for Arab countries, hosted and funded by the State of Kuwait. It started operations in 2011 and officially inaugurated in 2014. IMF-CEF provides hands-on policy-oriented training on economics and finance, in collaboration with bilateral, multilateral partners and country authorities. The Center also organizes conferences and seminars on cutting-edge and emerging policy topics of relevance. |
CEF Newsletter May – July 2023
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Current & Upcoming Courses
Course in English/Arabic: Policies for Job and Business Formalization in the MENA Region 25-28 Sept, 2023
Course in English/Arabic: Measurement of Financial Services 1-5 Oct, 2023
1-12 Oct, 2023
Course in English/Arabic: Macro-Fiscal Planning 9-12 Oct, 2023
** NEW!! ** Course Schedule 2024 |
Recent Courses
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Risk-Based Banking Supervision 18-22 June, 2023
Implementing AML/CFT standards – Enhancing Beneficial Ownership Transparency Frameworks 10-14 Sept, 2023
11-22 Sept, 2023
The IMF’s Revised Multiple Currency Practices Policy 18-19 Sept, 2023 |
CEF Activities
Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA)'s Visit to CEF Visit of Mr. Ghanem Al Ghenaiman, the Managing Director of Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), Mr. Ahmad Bastaki, Executive Director for Planning and Senior Management Support, Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA), and other KIA Senior officials to the IMF-Middle East Center for Economics and Finance on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
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CEF 5 Years' Program Document For Phase III (May 2021 - April 2026 Building on the CEF’s achievements over the last 10 years, this program document outlines the strategic plan for the Center’s third phase which was set to begin on May 1, 2021. A key feature is the tailored CEF’s training program and events.
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CEF Program 2023/2024
*New!* view: CEF Program 2023/2024 Please refer to Schedule 2024 , Schedule 2023 and CEF Program 2022/2023. |
