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High-Level Bi-Regional WebinarThe IMF-Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (IMF-CEF) in Kuwait, and the Africa Training Institute (IMF-ATI) in Mauritius, held a high-level bi-regional webinar on “The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Commodity Price Shock: The Way Forward for Africa and the Middle East”. |
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CEF Events from the 2020 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings The IMF’s Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF), in collaboration with the Middle East and Central Asia Department, has delivered at the 2020 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings two virtual sessions related to the design and delivery of CEF virtual courses. |
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Virtual Seminar for Directors of TrainingThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance held a webinar with Directors of Training, on June 29, 2020, to discuss the center’s training activities and the way forward, including in the context of a recent survey of directors’ and alumni’s views. |
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Capital Market Authority’s New Graduates Internship Program, Sixth EditionThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) hosted an event benefiting 20 young Kuwaiti interns from the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as part of the latter’s Training Program for Recent Graduates. |
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Public Sector Reforms for Better GovernanceThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) in Kuwait, jointly with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), held a high-level symposium on “Public Sector Reforms for Better Governance” on Monday, November 18, 2019. |
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February 13, 2019 - Good Governance and Transparency in the Arab WorldThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) in Kuwait, jointly with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), held a high-level symposium on “Good Governance and Transparency in the Arab World” on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.
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February 3, 2019 - Capital Market’s Authority’s New Graduates Internship Program, Fourth EditionThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) hosted an event benefiting 19 young Kuwaiti interns from the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as part of the latter’s Training Program for Recent Graduates. |
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November 13, 2018 - The World Economic Outlook, Implications for Kuwait and the RegionThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance in Kuwait, jointly with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, held a high-level symposium that discussed the world economic outlook and its implications for Kuwait and the region.
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February 14, 2018 - Inclusive Development in the Arab World: A Call for ActionThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance in Kuwait, jointly with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, held a high-level symposium that discussed economic policies to achieve inclusive development in the Arab world.
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February 5, 2018 - Capital Market’s Authority’s New Graduates Internship Program, Third EditionThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) hosted an event benefitting 19 young Kuwaiti interns from the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as part of the latter’s Training Program for Recent Graduates.
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October 31, 2017 - The Economic Challenges Facing Kuwait and the RegionThe IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance in Kuwait, jointly with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, held a high-level symposium that discussed the economic policy challenges faced by Kuwait and the Arab world.
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May 4, 2017 - Fiscal Reforms in Kuwait and other Arab Countries.The IMF Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF), jointly with the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), held a symposium on “Fiscal Reforms in Kuwait and other Arab Countries” on Monday May 8, 2017. The event was hosted at the Arab Fund’s Headquarters.
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February 1, 2017 - Capital Market Authority’s New Graduates Internship Program, Second editionThe CEF has been keen on engaging the Kuwaiti youth in activities designed to further enhance their knowledge and skills. One example of such activities is the joint program with the Kuwait Capital Markets Authority (CMA) through the latter’s 2017 Young Professionals Program (YPP).
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May 22, 2016 - Dubai’s Department of Economic Development DED TalksDubai’s department of economic development launched its DED talks series, with the CEF’s participation.
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May 16, 2016 - The Path to Economic Diversification in Kuwait and other GCC CountriesThe CEF and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) jointly organized a symposium on “The Path to Economic Diversification in Kuwait and other GCC Countries”.
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Regional Workshop for Directors of TrainingThe CEF hosted the third Directors of Training Seminar to assess and exchange views on the evolving training needs and policy priorities of the Arab League countries. |
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February 4, 2016 - Capital Market Authority’s New Graduates Internship ProgramThe CEF organized an event for the fresh recruits of the Capital Markets Authority’s Young Professionals Program. |
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January 25, 2016 - Tax Reform and its Economic ImplicationsTMario Mansour, Deputy Chief of the Tax Policy Division of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, explained that GCC countries should consider introducing broad base taxes to mitigate fiscal pressures stemming from low oil prices. |
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January 15, 2016 - Bank Restructuring and Resolution – January 2016Bank Restructuring and Resolution – January 2016 |
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January 14, 2016 - Contemporary Issues In Reform Of Public Procurement Policy And Practice – February 2016Contemporary Issues In Reform Of Public Procurement Policy And Practice – February 2016 |
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January 14, 2016 - Regional SPS Workshop for Arab Countries – January 2016Regional SPS Workshop for Arab Countries – January 2016 |
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January 14, 2016 - Legal Aspects Of Monetary And Financial Stability – February 2016Legal Aspects Of Monetary And Financial Stability – February 2016 |
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January 14, 2016 - Macroeconomic Diagnostics – February 2016Macroeconomic Diagnostics – February 2016
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January 12, 2016 - Tax Policy and Administration – January 2016Tax Policy and Administration – January 2016
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December 2, 2015 - The Australian Ambassador’s LectureThe Australian ambassador to Kuwait Warren Hauck held a talk in the second event of the CEF’s Eminent Speakers Series on December 2, 2015. The event took place as part of the training course on “Inclusive Growth: Macroeconomic and Sectoral Policies” and was moderated by CEF Director Oussama Kanaan. In his opening remarks, Kanaan explained the importance of robust and inclusive growth for the Arab region.
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November 25, 2015 - The UK Ambassador’s LectureThe UK Ambassador to Kuwait Mr. Matthew Lodge was invited by the CEF to the first event of the Eminent Speakers Series on November 25, 2015. The event took place as part of the training course on “Strengthening Integrity in the Public and Private Sector” and was moderated by Oussama Kanaan, CEF Director and Nicola Ehlermann, Director of the OECD’s Investment Program for the Middle East and Africa.
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November 18, 2015 - The World is Fast: How to Understand It and Thrive in It“There are three major challenges that countries need to address today as the world has evolved at an ever-increasing pace”, said Thomas Friedman, New York Times columnist and Pulitzer Prize winning author.
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November 11, 2015 - Islamic Finance: Meeting Global AspirationsThe IMF’s Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) and the Middle East and Central Asia Department, jointly with the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) organized an international conference on “Islamic Finance: Meeting Global Aspirations” in Kuwait on November 11, 2015. |
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September 14, 2015 - Implications of Subsidy Reform for Kuwait and the Arab WorldThe IMF’s Middle East Center for Economics and Finance (CEF) and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD) jointly organized a panel discussion on the economic and social implications of the subsidy reform on September 14, 2015. CEF Director Oussama Kanaan moderated the panel which featured three keynote speakers: Ananthakrishnan Prasad, IMF mission chief to Kuwait, Firas Raad, World Bank Country Manager in Kuwait, and Imed Limam, Advisor at the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD).
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High-Level Bi-Regional Webinar January 27, 2021 |
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CEF Events from the 2020 IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings October 22, 2020 |
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CEF Virtual Training Program Jan 21-April 22 October 20, 2020 |
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Virtual Seminar for Directors of Training June 29, 2020 |
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CEF Instructor-led Virtual Training June 30, 2020 |
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