Meeting Schedules

Effective communication is a cornerstone of policymaking. The role of monetary policy communications has long been recognized as one of the key tools in anchoring inflation expectations. By now, communication has become a necessary element of good policymaking overall—it ensures the understanding of objectives, intended consequences, and the impact on countries, their economies, and citizens. That’s why the IMF, with financial support from Japan, has developed a Macroeconomic Policy Communication (MPC) course, marking a significant milestone in our training curriculum: for the first time, macroeconomic policy communication is being offered as a self-contained and comprehensive course. This course was also the first one intentionally designed in a blended format. It was developed to meet the demands of country authorities, particularly from low-income and fragile states, for tailored communication training that equips them with skills to convey complex macroeconomic concepts clearly and effectively. Join this session, where we will showcase how the MPC course is empowering effective policymaking in our member countries, and why it matters.