Bilateral cooperation
Online courses
Content | Programme of courses tailored to meet individual specifications (including lectures, discussions and the joint development of practical solutions). |
Target group | Employees from central banks and supervisory authorities worldwide. |
Language | German or English – although the partner country’s language is also an option if an interpreter is available. |
Duration | Usually 60-90 minutes per unit |
Specialist seminars in Germany
| Location | Germany |
| Content | Customised programme. Proposed solutions for specific issues are presented in lectures, presentations and workshops. Small group discussions with the relevant departments are also possible. |
| Target group | Senior staff, specialists, junior executive staff |
| Number of participants | Generally 5 to 6 persons |
| Language | German or English – although the partner country’s language is also an option if an interpreter is available. |
| Duration | Usually three days |
| Costs | The Bundesbank assumes the costs of accommodation, a large share of meals, transfers as part of the programme and medical insurance for emergencies. |
Specialist seminars in the partner country
| Location | Partner country |
| Content | Customised programme. Proposed solutions for specific issues are presented in lectures, presentations and workshops. |
| Target group | Senior staff, specialists, junior executive staff, large groups |
| Language | German or English – although the partner country’s language is also an option if an interpreter is available. |
| Dauer | Usually three days |
| Costs | The Bundesbank assumes the costs of the flight, the consultant's fee and, if necessary, the accommodation for the consultant. |
Executive training in Germany
| Location | Germany |
| Content | Customised intensive training |
| Target group | newly appointed board member |
| Language | German or English |
| Duration | Usually three days |
Video conferences
| Location | Video link between Germany and the partner country |
| Content | Discussion of specific issues |
| Target group | Senior staff at central banks which have access to a video conference system |
| Language | German or English – although the partner country’s language is also an option if an interpreter is available. |
| Duration | Two to three hours |
| Costs | The Bundesbank assumes the video conferencing costs that are incurred in Germany. |
Project consultancy
| Location | Partner country |
| Content | Assistance in solving specific central bank tasks. Bundesbank expert sent to foreign central bank |
| Target group | Senior staff |
| Language | Usually English |
| Duration | Short stays |
| Costs | The Bundesbank assumes the costs of the flight, the consultant's fee and, if necessary, the accommodation for the consultant. |
Request for bilateral central bank cooperation
Foreign central banks interested in conducting activities with the Bundesbank can fill out the form provided and send it to the Centre for International Central Bank Dialogue by e-mail. Tailor-made activities are organised to meet individual central bank’s needs. Please note that requests can only be considered if the unit responsible for international cooperation at the foreign central bank has been consulted.