Issuing International Sovereign Bonds: Opportunities and Challenges for Sub-Saharan Africa

Author/Editor:

Mauro Mecagni ; Jorge I Canales Kriljenko ; Cheikh A. Gueye ; Yibin Mu ; Masafumi Yabara ; Sebastian Weber

Publication Date:

June 4, 2014

Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF, its Executive Board, or IMF management.

Summary:

This African Department Paper examines the rise in international sovereign bonds issued by African frontier economies and recommends policies for potential first-time issuers.

Series:

Departmental Paper No. 2014/007

Subject:

Bonds Financial institutions Government debt management International bonds Public debt Public financial management (PFM) Sovereign bonds

English

Publication Date:

June 4, 2014

ISBN/ISSN:

9781475523102/2616-5333

Stock No:

IISBEA

Pages:

37

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