Data Analysis and Regression with Stata
The aim of this course is to help participants increase their practical skills in using Stata for data analysis and regression. This course does not teach data analysis and regression (in a theoretical sense), per se, but focuses on how to practically perform data and regression analyses using Stata. Therefore,…
Econometrics with R Studio
The aim of this course is to first introduce the participants to the “R” package and the “RStudio” environment and to the commonly used packages. Thereafter, the course shall explore application of “RStudio” for Econometric Analysis. The course shall replicate the book entitled “Principles of Econometrics” by R. Carter Hill,…
Macroeconomic Analysis with application to Matlab
The aim of this course is to first introduce the participants to the “Matlab” and “IRIS” environment. Thereafter, the course shall explore application of Matlab and IRIS to the analysis of macroeconomic data. The course with look at analysis of data for the key economic sectors, mainly: Monetary aggregates, Balance…
Policy Design and Implementation
The current development thinking suggests that the policy framework is critical in determining the performance of firms, farmers, households, and public sector bodies. This course will introduce the concept of public policy, the policy design and policymaking process, and the determinants of policy success and failures. Trainees will be introduced…
Time Series Data Analysis Using Stata
The main purpose of this course is to help participants understand key concepts in time series econometrics through hands-on application in stata. Basic concepts and models will be taught in simplest language for economists and junior researchers in economics to equip them with basic tools required to conduct empirical researches.…
External Sector Analysis
The external sector has increasingly become a major source of economic shock for most countries and more so during COVID-19 period. In addition, compilation of accurate external sector statistics is key to the implementation of evidence-based policies. Much as the internationally agreed compilation practices are long established, implementation challenges remain…
Introduction to Data Analysis using STATA
The dissemination of research and policy analysis skills is part of the mandate of the Center for Development Policy (CDP). Providing practical data analysis skills is a first step to creating a mass of competent policy analysts, researchers and data analysts. The goal of this introductory course in data analysis…
Intermediate Data Analysis using STATA
Intermediate data analysis using STATA is an intermediate-level course that builds on the introductory one. Participants who have never used STATA are therefore advised to take the introductory course as a prerequisite to this intermediate-level one. The intermediate course aims at equipping participants with relatively more advanced skills in data…