THE 14TH EAST AFRICAN CENTRAL BANKING COURSE 

MAIN THEMES AND TOPICS

COURSE THEMES  

          The course themes included the following: 

q       Central Banking

q       Monetary and Fiscal Policies

q       Stabilization and Structural Adjustment Programmes

q       Financial Markets

q       Banks Supervision

q       Management

q       International Finance and Macro – economic Programmes

q       Financial Management and Controls

q       Economic and Monetary Cooperation

q       Field Visits

 

MAIN TOPICS

 

THEMES/TOPICS

RESOURCE PERSONS

CENTRAL BANKING

 

Evolution of Central Banking in East Africa

BOT – Mr. S. Mrutu, Deputy Director, Trade, Finance and Investment Policies

 

The Role of a Central Bank with Emphasis on Contemporary Issues and Challenges

BOU - Dr. Atingi-Ego, Director Research

MONETARY AND FISCAL POLICIES & STABILIZATION AND STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMMES

 

 Macroeconomic and stabilization Policies

 BOU - Dr. Atingi-Ego, Director Research

 

Fiscal Policy Objectives and Management

CBK – Dr. P.W. Kariuki, Senior Manager

 

Prospects for Monetary Policy and Fiscal Policy Convergence and Harmonisation in East Africa

BOT – Mr. S. Mrutu, Deputy Director, Trade, Finance and Investment Policies

 

Changes in Banking Legislation in Response to Evolution of Banking Systems in East Africa – A Comparative View

BOT- Mr. N. Mukirya – Senior Legal Counsel

 

Plenary session

Mr. Mrutu, Dr. P.W. Kariuki and Dr. Atingi-Ego

 

 Tax Reform Policies: Tanzania’s Experience

 BOT – Mr. M. Kamugisha -Tanzania Revenue Authority

FINANCIAL MARKETS

 

Evolution of Financial Markets in East Africa – Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

BOU  - Mr. W Kajubi – Deputy Director Domestic Financial Markets. 

 

The Regulatory Framework, Trading Structures and the Development of Capital Markets in East Africa.

BOT - Dr. H. Kibola - Dare es salaam Stock Exchange

 

 Development of Financial, Capital and Money Markets in East Africa

 CBK - Mr. M.J. Onyango – Director Banking and Currency

 

The Role of the Central Bank in Securities and Capital Market Management

BOT - Miss K.S. Mbatia, Director Financial Markets

 

 Foreign Exchange Market Operations

 BOU - Mr. S. Matanda - Deputy Director External Operations.

BANKS SUPERVISION

 

Banking in The 21st Century

CBK - Mr. R. M. Marambii - Managing Director, National Bank Of Kenya

 

 Causes of Bank Failures and Challenges encountered in Supervising Banks & other Financial Institutions

 BOT - Mr. L. Mkila - Director Banking Supervision

 

Management of Ailing Banks and the Role and Functions of the Deposit Protection/ Insurance Fund

CBK - Mr. J. M. Kitili – Deputy Director Banks Supervsion

 

Money Laundering and Counter Measures

BOT – Mr. H. Kessy

 

Modern Management Theories and Practices

BOT - Mr. P. Chaniwa - Akiba Commercial Bank

MANAGEMENT

 

Human Resources Management and Development in Central Banks

BOT – Mr. C.J. Nyoni, Executive Director, Tanzania Institute of Bankers

 

The Role of Management Information Systems/ Technology in Central Banking

BOT – Mr. E. Makwaia, Director Management Information Systems

 

 Management of Change

 CBK - Dr. E. Aosa - University Of Nairobi.

INTERNATIONAL FINANCE & MACROECONOMIC PROGRAMMES

 

Macro-Economic Policies and Poverty Alleviation

BOT – Mr. G. Mgonja - Deputy  Permanent Secretary Treasury

 

The Role Of Microfinance in Poverty Reduction

BOT - Ms. G. Rubambey - Director Micro Finance

 

 Balance of Payments: Current and Capital accounts

 BOT  - Dr. B. Tarimo - Deputy Director

 

Exchange Rate Regimes and Determination

BOT – Dr. J. Massawe, Deputy Director, Monetary and Financial Affairs

 

 Foreign Exchange Reserves Management

 BOU - Mr. E. Kasozi - Deputy Director External Operations

 

External Debt Management and Policy

BOU - Dr. Muwanga - Zaake - Director Trade & External Debt Department

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS

 

Harmonization of East African Payment Systems

BOU – Mr. E. Mwebya - Deputy Director National Payment Systems Secretariat

 

 The role of Internet and E-Commerce in Banking Business

 

 BOT - Mr. J. Massawe, Deputy Director National Payment Systems.

 

The Role and Management of Internal Controls in a Central Bank with Emphasis on On-Line and Real Time Systems

BOU - Mr. Wanderema-Nangai, Chief Internal Auditor

ECONOMIC AND MONETARY COOPERATION

 

 The Role of the East African Community in the Economic Development of Member States

 BOU-Prof.Tulyamuhika, International consultant

 

The Role of Central Banking in Advancing the Cause of the East African Cooperation

BOU – Dr. Henry Opondo

 

Cross Border Investment and Financing Strategies

CBK – Mr. S. Ngaine – Treasury

STABILIZATION AND STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMMES

 

 Privatisation and Public Enterprise Reform in Tanzania

 BOT – PSRC – Dr. H. E. Kavishe

 

Currency Management Including the Role of Plastic Money in East African Economies

 CBK - Mr. M.J. Onyango – Director Banking and Currency.