The course examines coverage and accounting rules for public sector debt, valuation, classification, important methodological issues, and the sources and methods used for compiling the statistics.
This instructor-led online course provided by the IMF Statistics Department dives into the essential knowledge required for compiling and disseminating public sector debt statistics (PSDS). It is designed to support policy and decision-makers by providing a thorough understanding of the statistical framework used in PSDS, which aligns with the broader government financial statistics framework. Key areas like accounting principles, definitions, classification, and the impacts of debt-related issues are explored, offering a well-rounded educational experience for participants.
Prospective participants are expected to possess either a degree in economics or statistics, or equivalent practical experience in these fields. This foundational knowledge is critical for understanding the complex concepts discussed in this course.
Geared towards professionals involved in financial and economic roles within the government, researchers in public finance, and anyone involved in the compilation of financial or debt statistics. This course would particularly benefit staff of public institutions engaged in financial reporting and analysis.
Skills obtained from this course can dramatically enhance the quality of financial data reporting and analysis within public institutions, leading to improved transparency and decision-making in public sector management. Attendees will be equipped to contribute toward national and global financial stability by ensuring accurate reporting standards are met and by assisting in vital financial analyses such as debt sustainability studies.
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Presented by the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department, the course offers hands-on learning that will help students build foundational knowledge on the different quantitative models and techniques that can be used to forecast revenues and undertake tax policy analysis, while also exploring related issues such as the features of a sound institutional framework and the key principles of tax policymaking.
This two-module online course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, explains how to project the evolution of public debt (i.e., government debt) over time, for a given set of projections of the relevant macro-fiscal variables.
This course, presented by the Statistics Department, 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).
This course is for those interested in learning the fundamentals of compiling international accounts - specifically compilation of external debt statistics (EDS) and/or international investment position (IIP) statistics. It is a basic-level course laying the foundations.
The Financial Soundness Indicators (FSIs) were developed by the IMF, together with the international community, with the aim of supporting analysis and assessing strengths and vulnerabilities of financial systems and their corporate and household counterparts. FSIs are widely used by researchers, analysts, and policymakers around the world to monitor the soundness of the financial system as a whole from a macroprudential perspective. Learn about the collection, compilation and analisys of FSIs in this course.
