CAREC Institute Economist Participates in IMF–CCAMTAC Research Seminar

On 15 October, Dr. Elvira Kurmanalieva, Senior Economist at the CAREC Institute, participated as a discussant in the Research Seminar on “A Macroeconomic Framework for Long-Term Resilience and Growth,” organized by the IMF Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia Regional Capacity Development Center (CCAMTAC).

During the seminar, IMF Fiscal Affairs Department economists Andrew Ceber and Pedro Juarros presented a new macroeconomic framework that integrates three critical policy areas – climate change adaptation, SDG financing, and macro-fiscal stability – into the analysis of long-term economic growth. Case studies from Benin and Jamaica were used to illustrate the framework’s application.

Dr. Kurmanalieva commended the framework’s relevance and practical value for the CAREC region and contributed regional perspectives to the discussion. She also identified several areas for future exploration that could provide valuable insights for policy and practice.

The seminar provided a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange and highlighted the importance of innovative approaches for resilience and sustainable development in the region. These objectives are closely aligned with the CAREC Institute’s mission to advance regional cooperation and knowledge sharing.