Debt Sustainability Framework for Low Income Countries
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- Debt Sustainability Framework for Low Income Countries
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Bibliographic details
- Published: May 18, 2026
Upcoming offerings
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | CE 26.29 | English (Arabic) | Cancelled |
| April 25, 2027 | April 29, 2027 | Kuwait City, Kuwait | [In-person Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | CE 27.15 | English | Apply online by March 12, 2027 |
Overview
- The training program is a joint IMF-World Bank workshop that gives an in-depth introduction to the current debt sustainability framework for low-income countries DSF LIC implemented in July 2018.
- The framework helps guide countries and donors in mobilizing the financing of LICs development needs while reducing the chances of an excessive buildup of debt in the future.
- Sessions combine lectures on key features with demonstrations of the modules of the excel-based DS LIC framework covering:
- linkages between the macroeconomic framework and debt dynamics
- realism tools
- stress tests
- debt carrying capacity thresholds
- the role of judgment
- the determination of final ratings
Target audience
- Officials in low-income countries and targeted staff from ministries of finance, debt agencies, central banks, and other government agencies responsible for providing advice or implementing macroeconomic and debt policies.
Qualifications
- Participants are expected to have:
- a degree in economics or finance, preferably at the master's level, or equivalent work experience
- good quantitative skills
- proficiency in the use of computers to analyze data
- familiarity with the basics of Microsoft Excel, as many workshops use Excel worksheets
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Describe why fiscal sustainability is central to macroeconomic stability and sustainable growth.
- Apply effective concepts, definitions, and techniques for analyzing fiscal sustainability.
- Prepare a risk-based DSA for a low-income country.