Public Debt Sustainability and Debt Restructuring
Public Debt Sustainability and Debt Restructuring (DSDR)
This course provides guidance on assessing debt sustainability and mitigating debt risks, as well as insights into the sovereign debt restructuring process, including the role and policies of the IMF. Presentations of outside experts with practical sovereign debt experience, as well as other institutions with applicable expertise and capacity development roles (e.g., the African Development Bank's African Legal Support Facility (ALSF) and World Bank) may also be given. The course encourages peer learning.
Target Audience
Mid- to senior-level officials from ministries of finance, central banks, debt management units, and other interested government institutions with responsibility for public debt-related matters.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in law, economics or finance or equivalent work experience, good quantitative skills, and proficiency in the use of computers to analyze data.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should have a better understanding of:
- Tools for debt sustainability analysis;
- Best practices in sovereign debt management;
- Principles and frameworks for sovereign debt restructuring, including past country experiences;
- The role and mandate of the IMF as it relates to sovereign debt restructuring.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | Ebene, Mauritius | In-person Training | AT 26.09 | English (French, Portuguese) | Apply online by January 5, 2026 |