Training Program
External Debt Statistics (EDSx)
This course is intended to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the international standards for the compilation of EDS presented in the 2013 EDS: Guide for Compilers and Users (2013 EDS Guide). The course covers basic concepts, definitions, and classifications, economic territory, units, institutional sectors, residency, along with the principal accounting rules (including valuation and time of recording) that are relevant for compilation of the EDS. Finally, participants are briefed on basic concepts of the debt sustainability analysis framework.
Target Audience
This course is for those interested in learning the fundamentals of compiling external accounts-specifically compilation of external debt statistics (EDS) and/or integrated international investment position (IIP) statistics. It is a basic-level course laying the foundation for the advanced EDS course. It is open to those who compile, or plan to compile, EDS/IIP.
Qualifications
Some knowledge of economics and statistics or equivalent experience is helpful.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the framework for external sector statistics.
- Apply methods for measurement of external debt from the debtor¿s perspective and their accounting principles.
- Review the presentation of EDS.
- Define the debt reorganization and review the four types of debt reorganization.
- Understand liabilities and contingent liabilities in macroeconomic statistics.
- Comprehend the objective of debt sustainability analysis framework as well as factors that affect an economy¿s debt sustainability.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.151 | French | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.150 | Spanish | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.149 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
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