The Bank of the Lao, together with The South East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN) Research and Training Centre, ran a specialised training programme in Vientiane on “Analysis and Modelling of Macro-Financial Linkages”. The course focused on strengthening central bank staff capability to analyse macroeconomic conditions alongside financial and monetary-system developments. The five-day programme ran from 23–27 June 2025 and was opened by Deputy Governor Sulisak Thanuvong. Experts from the SEACEN Centre, Asia School of Business, INCEIF University and Singapore Management University led sessions for 30 participants drawn from 11 SEACEN member central banks, covering the theory and empirical modelling of linkages between macro indicators such as growth, inflation and unemployment and financial indicators such as credit dynamics, asset prices and financial stability metrics, including risk assessment and the use of risk management tools aimed at supporting financial and monetary stability.
Bank of the Lao 2025-06-27
Bank of the Lao and SEACEN Research and Training Centre deliver macro-financial modelling course for 30 participants from 11 central banks
The Bank of the Lao and the SEACEN Research and Training Centre conducted a training programme in Vientiane on "Analysis and Modelling of Macro-Financial Linkages." The course aimed to enhance central bank staff's ability to analyze macroeconomic and financial system developments, covering growth, inflation, credit dynamics, and financial stability metrics. Experts led sessions for 30 participants from 11 SEACEN member central banks.