Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA), in collaboration with the South African Reserve Bank, is pleased to invite you to a two-day conference focused on Modelling and Forecasting in Central Banking: Methods and Developments. Recent global developments have underscored the critical importance of modelling and forecasting in central banking. This conference will provide a platform for academics, policymakers, central bankers, and experts to discuss innovative methodologies, assess current practices, and explore emerging developments in this field.

The program will include a combination of technical presentations, roundtable discussions, and a keynote address by Michele Lenza, Head of Section in the Monetary Policy Research Division at the European Central Bank. Dr. Lenza is a renowned expert in monetary economics, macroeconometrics, and business cycle analysis. His research has been published in leading journals such as Econometrica, The Review of Economics and Statistics, and the Journal of the European Economic Association. He is also a Fellow of CEPR, IAAE, and the Euro Area Business Cycle Network.

Registration Details:

Attendance is free, but spaces are limited to 40 participants, including presenters and panelists. Registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis, and all confirmed attendees will receive a confirmation email. To register, complete and submit the registration form below.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the workshop is full, with a final deadline of 13 February 2025, 5:00 PM, if capacity is not reached sooner. Application decisions will be communicated by Tuesday, 18 February.

Join us in this unique opportunity to engage with leading experts and contribute to critical discussions shaping the future of central bank modelling and forecasting.

Organisers

Romain Houssa (University of Namur, ERSA)
Giovanni Ricco (CREST – ´Ecole Polytechnique, CEPR, ERSA)
Nicola Viegi (University of Pretoria, ERSA)

For any further information or if you have any questions, please email Claudine Tshabalala, organiser at ERSA (claudine@econrsa.org) with the subject header “Modelling and Forecasting in Central Banking: Methods and Developments”.