External Debt Statistics - Intermediate

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The training program External Debt Statistics - Intermediate (EDS-M) provides a thorough understanding of the international standards for the compilation of external debt statistics (EDS) as presented in the 2013 EDS: Guide for Compilers and Users (Guide).
The course offers practical compilation guidance on data sources and techniques for compiling EDS, and on analysis of these data, taking into account relevant developments in the global financial market.
Instructional format comprises a series of lectures, practical exercises, and case studies.

Recent developments in the global financial market (e.g., process of disintermediation, moving away from traditional cross-border investment vehicles, etc.) and their effect on EDS compilation.
Implementation of the Guide and ensuring consistency and comparability among external debt statistics and other macroeconomic statistics, namely balance of payments, IIP, government finance statistics, and national accounts.
Data dissemination and requirements of the World Bank's Quarterly External Debt Statistics (QEDS) database.

Officials whose main responsibility is the compilation of external debt and/or integrated international investment position (IIP) statistics.

Participants are expected to have a degree in economics, statistics, or equivalent experience; have a basic understanding of external accounts concepts; and have at least one year of experience in compiling external debt statistics (EDS) or IIP statistics.
Prior completion of the Online External Debt Statistics (EDSx) course is an advantage.

Describe recent developments that affect EDS.
Use the conceptual framework and principal accounting rules to compile EDS following the 2013 EDS Guide.
Identify suitable data sources to support the compilation of reliable EDS.
Understand the linkages of EDS with other macroeconomic datasets.