CGE Training in General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS)
Day 1
● Introduction to the training programme
● Issues in policy analysis
● Introduction to CGE modeling
● Introduction to Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)
Day 2
● Macro-SAM
● SAM-building exercise
● SAM-multiplier exercise
Day 3
● Introduction to GAMS
● Mathematical models
● Reading GAMS output
● Writing GAMS programme
Day 4
● Simple model of a closed hypothetical economy
● Model of a closed hypothetical economy (with intermediate demand)
● Model of a closed hypothetical economy (with savings-investment)
● Model of a closed hypothetical economy (with government)
● Model of a hypothetical open economy
Day 5
● Summarizing all the components of training
Estimated Budget for Planning Commission of one training in Islamabad:
Director DSE-CUST, Dr. Saira Ahmed – PKR 100,000 x 5 days =
Training Coordinator – TBD – PKR 25,000 x 10 days =
PKR 500,000
PKR 250,000
Trainer Cost – PKR 75,000 per session cost x 5 sesssions =
PKR 375,000
Honorarium to participants (against travel and stay) – (if outside of the city)
Venue and Refreshment charges – Rs. 8,000 per person per day x 20 persons x 3 days = PKR 480,000
Video recording per training – PKR. 145,000 (if required)
Livestreaming per training –
PKR. 300,000 (if required)
Stationary, Printing and Communication Cost = PKR 95,000
Sub Total =
PKR 2,145,000
Overhead charges – 15% of the cost =
PKR 321,750
GST – 16% in case of a consultancy project. =
Total one training cost =
PKR 2,809,950
PKR 343,200