From 15th June to 26th July, the PANAP Competency Development Programme (PCP) will offer a series of tutored sessions on basic Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling. These sessions are based on Module 3 of the “Economy-wide Modelling for Policy Analysis” online course and focus on using a simple GAMS-based CGE model as a practical entry point into economy-wide modelling.
Over a six-week period, participants will engage in a structured learning programme that combines lectures, group exercises, self-paced practice, and one-to-one tutoring. The programme will conclude with an individual assignment. Participants who actively engage in all activities and successfully complete the assignment will receive a PANAP certification in modelling competences.
Participation is limited to six selected candidates. Priority will be given to PANAP members and applicants who can provide a letter of endorsement from their institution.
Applications are now open for the tutored period. Click on the button below to apply.
Deadline: 15th of May
Structure of Tutored Sessions
Week 1: Sessions
- Social Accounting Matrix and Computable General Equilibrium concepts
Day 2 (3 hours)
- GAMS introduction
- A simple CGE model – overview
Week 2: Sessions
- A simple CGE model – recap
- A closer look at individual equations
Day 4 (3 hours)
- Numéraire and closure rules
- Basic exercises
- Exploring model results
Week 3: Sessions
- Exercises
- Group discussion
Day 6 ( 3 hours)
- Exercises
- Group discussion
Week 4-6: Sessions
- Self-study
- One-to-one sessions (2 sessions per participant x 45 minutes)
- Assignment