Pamphlet Series

A New Approach to Sovereign Debt Restructuring

Author/Editor:

Anne O. Krueger

Publication Date:

April 16, 2002

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

In recent years there has been extensive discussion inside and outside the IMF on the need to develop a new approach to sovereign debt restructuring. Exploring ways to improve the sovereign debt restructuring process is a key part of the international community’s efforts to strengthen the architecture of the global financial system. This pamphlet by IMF First Deputy Managing Director Anne O.Krueger draws together the latest IMF thinking on the controversial issue in a single publication.

Series:

Pamphlet Series

Subject:

Asset and liability management Collective action clauses Debt restructuring Domestic debt Financial institutions Legal support in revenue administration Public debt Revenue administration Sovereign debt restructuring