The Certified Professional in Managing World Bank Pension course explores the economic significance and sustainability challenges of pension systems worldwide. Designed to address financial, social, and structural issues in publicly managed pension systems, this training prepares professionals to develop and manage retirement savings mechanisms that promote equity, security, and long-term viability. It provides a deep dive into the complexities of pension reforms and their impact on development policy, social safety, and public welfare.

Course Benefits

• Gain a practical understanding of global pension system challenges and reform strategies
• Learn to analyze sustainability and financial risks in defined-benefit and pay-as-you-go models
• Explore how pension policies affect poverty alleviation and income redistribution
• Engage in real-time country-level pension discussions and strategy planning
• Understand the intersection of pensions with international development and investment law

Course Modules

Module 1: Pension Systems & Economic Stability

• Overview of pension design types (public, private, defined-benefit, contribution-based)
• Role in income smoothing and poverty reduction

Module 2: Financial Sustainability of Pension Models

• Analyzing pay-as-you-go models
• Forecasting and funding challenges
• Addressing aging populations

Module 3: Regulatory and Legal Frameworks

• Governmental roles and investment treaty implications
• International law and pension guarantees

Module 4: Reform and Innovation

• Transition strategies for unsustainable systems
• Encouraging inclusion and access across populations
• Case studies of successful reform

Requirements

To register, participants must provide:

• Passport Copy
• Curriculum Vitae
• Passport-size Photographs
• Full Course Fee Payment