The Qatar Institute for Public Finance (QIPF), has successfully concluded its 4-day workshop on the Concepts and Practices of Macro economy and Public Finances.
QIPF is a joint venture among the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
The multi-session workshop witnessed the participation of 15 officials from the MoF, Ministry of Development, Planning and Statistics (MDPS), Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC); and the Qatar Central Bank (QCB). Participants discussed how fiscal policy can be used as an instrument to achieve macroeconomic stability and growth.
Commenting on the event, Dr Abdulaziz Al Horr, CEO of QFBA, said “As Qatar prepares for the disclosure and the subsequent implementation of its National Development Strategy 2017-2022, workshops and initiatives that discuss and train professionals in concerned authorities on understanding public finances and optimising fiscal policy are of paramount importance, and play a key role in the achievement of the country’s objectives, in the framework of its National Vision for the year 2030.”
He added: “QIPF’s workshop has successfully accomplished its purpose by introducing Public Sector officials to some of the key concepts and important topics pertaining to public finance and macroeconomics. Which is why, at QFBA, we would like to thank each and every participant who saw the value of the workshop and took time out of their busy schedule to be part of such an important event.”
During the workshop, four high profile speakers discussed several key topics that covered the fundamental Concepts and Practices of macro economy and public finances. QIPF’s workshop was held as part of the Institute’s efforts aimed at empowering professionals and relevant organisations with the latest knowledge and the expertise they need in public finance.
