Public Sector Debt Statistics faq

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instructor Instructor: Tobias (Murto) Wickens instructor-icon
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This course, presented by IMF Statistics Department, covers the fundamentals of compiling and disseminating comprehensive public sector debt statistics (PSDS). It introduces the conceptual statistical framework for PSDS, basic concepts, definitions, and classifications, as well as the principal accounting rules and instrument and institutional coverage. It also discusses the impact of debt-related issues on PSDS, and the IMF’s guidelines and standards on disseminating PSDS. Finally, it presents possible uses of PSDS, including debt sustainability analyses (DSA) and fiscal risk and vulnerability analyses. Click this course to learn the fundamentals of PSDS and how to use them for policy- and decision-making.

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English

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Self paced

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Updated in [August 13th, 2023]

Skills and Knowledge Acquired:
Participants of this course will acquire knowledge and skills related to the compilation and dissemination of public sector debt statistics (PSDS). This includes understanding the conceptual statistical framework for PSDS, basic concepts, definitions, and classifications, as well as the principal accounting rules (including valuation and consolidation) relevant for PSDS compilation. Participants will also learn about the recommended instrument and institutional coverage for compiling comprehensive, internationally comparable PSDS, and how to record contingent liabilities such as government guarantees. Additionally, participants will gain an understanding of the impact on PSDS of debt-related issues such as debt assumption, debt forgiveness, on-lending, financial leases, and financial bailouts. Furthermore, participants will learn about the IMF’s guidelines and standards on disseminating PSDS, as well as possible uses of PSDS, including debt sustainability analyses (DSA) and fiscal risk and vulnerability analyses.


Contribution to Professional Growth:
This course contributes to professional growth by providing a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals needed to compile and disseminate public sector debt statistics (PSDS). It introduces the conceptual statistical framework for PSDS, basic concepts, definitions, and classifications, as well as the principal accounting rules and instrument and institutional coverage for compiling comprehensive, internationally comparable PSDS. The course also covers the impact of debt-related issues on PSDS, recommended guidelines and standards for disseminating PSDS, and possible uses of PSDS. By taking this course, professionals will gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of PSDS and be better equipped to compile and disseminate comprehensive, internationally comparable PSDS.


Suitability for Further Education:
This course is suitable for preparing further education as it covers the fundamentals needed to compile and disseminate comprehensive public sector debt statistics (PSDS). It introduces the conceptual statistical framework for PSDS, basic concepts, definitions, and classifications, as well as the principal accounting rules relevant for PSDS compilation. It also discusses the recommended instrument and institutional coverage for compiling comprehensive, internationally comparable PSDS, and how to record contingent liabilities such as government guarantees. The course also presents possible uses of PSDS, including debt sustainability analyses (DSA), and fiscal risk and vulnerability analyses.

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