JVI Alumni Quotes

I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in very intensive and enriching MPAF course, which has significantly strengthened my understanding of monetary policy analysis. The insights gained from the course will not only enhance my professional work but also contribute to the development of more robust and effective economic forecasting and policy design in my home country. Vusala Jafarova, Center for Analysis and Communication of Economic Reforms, Azerbaijan Blended Course on Model-Based Monetary Policy Analysis and Forecasting, October 28-November 8, 2024

Last week, from 16-18 October, I participated in a training at JVI Vienna: “Financial Translation and Editing: Adding Value in an Increasingly Digital World”. It was a memorable week, and I found it very helpful with regard to translation services. My most memorable experience during these days was the JVI annual lecture held by Professor Anton Korinek from the United States. Agim D. Haziri, Ministry of Finance, Kosovo Course on Financial Translation and Editing: Adding Value in an Increasingly Digital World, October 16-18, 2024

During almost two decades of activity in the public sector within the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Moldova, I had the opportunity to participate in various training courses. But attending JVI training courses have a special place in my heart. The professionalism of the organization, attracting the best expertise for the courses held and, of course, the opportunity to get to know colleagues from different countries and the creation of a very useful networking for use in improving professional skills and bringing added value every time I am lucky enough to be accepted at the training courses within the JVI. I want to wish to the entire team of JVI to keep going forward and help all of us to make the change to a better world. Viorel Pana, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Moldova. Course on Green Finance – Focus on Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation, June 24-28, 2024.

A remarkable course. Logical and very informative lectures, delivered in a comprehensible and helpful way. Useful exercises. An opportunity to establish contacts with colleagues. Perfect organisation, creating a productive environment in a friendly atmosphere. Andrey Zarev, Bulgarian National Bank. Course on Banking Supervision within the Basel Framework, April 15-19, 2024.

The course "Fiscal Policy Analysis" allowed me to fully understand the role of fiscal policy in macroeconomic stabilization. During the training, materials on the fiscal position, projections and fiscal sustainability were considered. The knowledge gained makes it possible to apply or improve the tools for analyzing fiscal policy in my organization. Adam Zhuzbayev, National Bank of Kazakhstan. Course on Fiscal Policy Analysis, September 11-22, 2023.

I wish to express my profound gratitude for having the opportunity to participate in the Public-Private Partnerships course. The course elaborated on the most important features of PPPs and enhanced the understanding of the financial, legal, and fiscal aspects of PPPs as well as risks. Practical experience was shared among the participants via case studies from different countries, we had the opportunity to apply relevant concepts in workshops and were encouraged to discuss the pros and cons of PPP structures. Special emphasis was given to the importance of detailed project planning and preparation. The topics covered in the course were well chosen and adapted to the course participants and provided a strong theoretical and practical background, furthermore, the course featured speakers from public and private sectors. This course provided participants with a unique opportunity to meet colleagues from different countries with diverse backgrounds, facilitating the exchange of professional experiences. It is also important to point out that the interactive approach and panel discussions also contributed to the exceptional quality of this course and the possibility of learning through mutual communication.  Ardian Krasniqi, Senior Officer for Monitoring PPP Contracts, Central Public-Private Partnership Department, Ministry of Finance, Labor and Transfers, Republic of Kosovo. Course on Public-Private Partnerships, September 4-8, 2023.

First of all, I would like to express my gratitude for having the opportunity to participate in the Consumer Price Index-Advanced course. The topics covered in the course were well chosen and adapted to the course participants and provide a strong theoretical and practical background. I want to underline the professional standard of the lecturers, which were extremely helpful and motivated and were focused on every single question asked by participants. I would like to mention that this course provided me with a unique opportunity to meet colleagues from different countries with diverse backgrounds, facilitating the exchange of professional experiences. It is also important to point out that the interactive approach and panel discussions also contributed to the exceptional quality of this course and the possibility to learn through mutual communication. Thank you again to the IMF and JVI for this great opportunity. Khatuna Aptsiauri, State Department for Statistics, Georgia. Course on Consumer Price Index-Advanced, August 21-September 1, 2023.