Fiscal Policy Reform: Principles and Trends

As an integral part of USAID's Fiscal Reform Project’s activities, the Andrew Young School of Policy Study at Georgia State University –one of the leading policy schools in the United States- will annually develop and deliver a week-long training program on a relevant fiscal policy issue. Although program participants are required to secure internal funding to support travel and lodging, the course will be offered free of charge to USAID officials.

The Program
The first annual training program, Fiscal Policy Reform: Principles and Trends, is a customized training program developed by the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies that exposes USAID officials to the principles and recent trends in fiscal policy reform, tax policy design, tax administration, budget policy, public expenditure management and fiscal decentralization. This topic-driven course will consist of lectures, seminars, and roundtable discussions. The course is designed for USAID practitioners and does not require a formal background in economic or public finance.

Program Dates, Location, Fees, and Funding
The one-week training course Fiscal Policy Reform: Principles and Trends is scheduled to be held from April 19-23, 2004, on the campus of Georgia State University in downtown Atlanta. While the course is offered free of charge for USAID officials, enrollment is limited to a maximum of 20 participants. Covered expenses include all training-related costs, including instruction, course materials, local transportation and social events. The program does not include airfare to Atlanta, lodging, meals, or other incidental expenses.

Participant Background
The training program Fiscal Policy Reform: Principles and Trends is specifically developed for USAID officials from USAID/Washington as well as USAID Missions worldwide. Participants need no previous experience in economics, budgeting or public administration, although the program is designed to be most useful for project officers, program managers and practioners active in developing and transitional countries.

Training Instructors
The training sessions are taught by senior Andrew Young School faculty members with extensive experience in real-world policy reform, technical assistance and training around the world. Program faculty include Professors James Alm, Roy Bahl, Jamie Boex, Mark Rider, Sam Skogstad, Sally Wallace, and A. Premchand. These faculty members and policy experts have real-world policy experience in over forty developing and transition countries around the world.

Additional Information and Registration
For additional information and applications, please contact:
 
Ms. Shereen Bhan
Email: sbhan@gsu.edu
Phone: (404) 651-3959
Fax: (404) 651-3996