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Proposed Features of a Sovereign Debt Restructuring Mechanism

Prepared by the Legal and Policy Development and Review Departments in consultation with International Capital Markets and Research Departments


February 12, 2003

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Contents


Introduction

I. The SDRM: Objectives, Principles and Design
A. Objectives and Principles
B. Scope of Claims
C. Activation
D. Consequences of Activation
E. Creditor Participation: Organization, Voting and Decisions
F. Sanctions
G. Termination
H. The Sovereign Debt Dispute Resolution Forum
I. Legal Basis of the SDRM

II.

Code of Conduct and the SDRM

III.

Issues for Discussion

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