Public Debt Sustainability Management Training

Program Date

25 Mar 29 Mar 2024

Program Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Program Venue

The Manor Hotel

Registration Closing Date

31 Jan 2024

Program Introduction

Public debt sustainability management is paramount for every country’s economic stability and resilience. Governments must ensure that their practices and approaches are effective for debt servicing and do not negatively impact the economy of public finances. Making informed strategic decisions regarding borrowing, refinancing, and repayment of debts can minimize risks and lay the grounds for the long-term financial stability of a state.

This training program has exclusively been developed by Risalat to aid public entities and finance professionals with strategic debt planning, sensible borrowing, and diversification of funding sources as well as active debt management, contingency planning, reporting, and sustainability. The content of the program has been structured to address knowledge and skill gaps within public finance entities in sustainable debt management and promote fiscal stability and long-term economic growth.

Target Audience

This program is aimed at:

Officials from the Ministries of Finance
Employees of Debt Agencies
The staff of Central Banks
Members of other Governmental Agencies
Public Finance Professionals and Consultants
Those involved in the design and implementation of macroeconomic and debt policies

Program Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this training program, its delegates will be able to:

Appreciate the importance of public debt management and debt sustainability
Perform debt sustainability analysis
Select optimal debt composition and maturity structure
Understand how to restructure and refinance public debts to ensure long-term effectiveness
Learn about emerging technology and digital tools for public debt management
Participate in the formulation of public debt risk mitigation strategies
Keep abreast of challenges and upcoming trends in sustainable public debt management

Program Contents

First Day

Understanding the significance of public debt management
Key Objectives and Principles of sustainable public debt management
Types of public debt
Sources of financing public debt
Legal frameworks governing public debt management
Institutional Arrangements and Roles of key institutions

Second Day

Performing debt sustainability analysis
Factors influencing debt sustainability
Debt profiles and service capacity
Formulating an effective debt strategy
Optimal debt composition and maturity structure
Defining the needs of the borrower

Third Day

Bond issuance
Auctions and pricing strategies
Debt registration, settlement, and reporting
Debt servicing and repayment
Restructuring and refinancing public debts

Fourth Day

Establishing debt monitoring systems
Debt Management KPIs
Risk management for public debts
Hedging strategies and risk mitigation
Contingency planning and crisis management
New Challenges and Trends in public debt management

Fifth Day

Full-day practice and exposure

The last day of the program shall be entirely dedicated to practical assignments, panel discussions, case studies, and meetings with subject-matter experts involved in sustainable public debt management. Among other things, the day shall focus on:

Performing real-time debt sustainability analysis
Public debt strategy formulation
Digitalization of public debt management and relevant technologies
Debt Management and Recording Systems (DRMS)
Success stories of and Failures in Sustainable Public Debt Management

Program Methodology

Public Debt Sustainability Management Training in Kigali builds upon modern adult-learning principles. It is centered around peer learning and group engagement. Formal presentations are supplemented by teamwork, several case studies, active discussions, simulations, and hands-on practice on real-life examples around the most pressing topics of public debt sustainability and management.

Host Country Profile

Ever since the massive debt cancellation in 2005-2006, Rwanda restored its public debt sustainability and started from a clean slate. From then on, the country has slowly become one of the prominent states in terms of public debt management across the African continent.

According to IMF, Rwanda has been demonstrating prudent public debt management strategies. Most of the loans are concessional resulting in lower levels of debt distress and long-term sustainability. The money taken out is targeted to finance huge infrastructure projects essential for Rwanda’s economic development and growth.

However, still being in a post-pandemic period and being heavily affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict – Rwanda faces multiple challenges with the implementation of its ambitious fiscal consolidation strategy and further strengthening of debt sustainability.

Public Debt Sustainability Management Training

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Program Fee GBP3280

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