What We Do
The IMF works with countries to strengthen their economic institutions by providing technical assistance and training on critical economic issues.
This helps countries strengthen their economy and create more jobs.
Follow our work on capacity development:
How We Work
The IMF shares its knowledge with government institutions such as finance ministries and central banks through hands-on advice, training and peer-to-peer learning.
This is delivered to countries via:
Expert advice delivered in-country and from headquarters:
- • Regional capacity development centers▸
- • In-person▸, online training▸, and microlearning▸
- • Apply to in-person and online training courses▸
Our Partners
Over 40 bilateral and multilateral partners finance about one half of the IMF’s capacity development efforts around the world. Our two largest partners are:
The Government of Japan: With 30 years of consistent support, Japan is the IMF’s largest and longest-standing partner for capacity development, contributing $807 million in funding to date and supporting programs in more than 100 IMF member countries.
The European Union (EU): The EU is the IMF’s second largest capacity development partner and has contributed about US$388 million in funding since 2006 to help developing countries reach the SDGs.
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Country Stories
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Developing Sectoral Accounts & Balance Sheets in Colombia, Indonesia, & Peru
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Building Frameworks for Financial Stability in Asia
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Mobilizing Domestic Revenue to Rebuild Fiscal Space in Senegal
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Strengthening Macroeconomic Capacity in Myanmar
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Establishing a modern tax structure in Liberia
Events and News
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New Report on Carbon Pricing Metrics
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Capacity Building Partnerships for a More Resilient Caribbean
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Building Macroeconomic Capacity in East Africa
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USAID Partners with the IMF’s Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre
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Belgium supports the COVID-19 Crisis CD Initiative and AFRITACs
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The IMF and SECO launch a new partnership in support of Mozambique
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Germany Steps Up its Support to AFRITACs and Infrastructure Management
Resources
- About IMF Capacity Development
- NEW Capacity Development Strategy Review Brochure
- NEW IMF Climate Capacity Development Brochure
- NEW Digital Training Catalog
- IMF Training
- Online Learning
- Microlearning
- IMF Capacity Development Strategy and Policies
- Technical Assistance Reports
- High-Level Summary Technical Assistance Reports
- IMF and SDGs
- Monetary and Capital Markets Department: Technical Assistance Handbook
- Debt Management Capacity Development: A Guide for Country Authorities
- Cash Forecasting and Analysis Tool
- User Guide on Cash Flow Forecasting and Analysis Tool for Fragile and Low-Income Countries
- Global Public Finance Partnership: Program Document