Developing Domestic Debt Markets (DDM)
This course, presented by the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, covers an array of issues related to the development of local government bond markets. The recently revamped course is structured based on the new diagnostic on Guidance Note for Developing Government Local Currency Bond Markets jointly prepared by the IMF and World Bank. Officials are trained on the relevant macro-financial environment and key building blocks related to Money Market, Primary Market, Secondary Market, Investor Base, Legal and Regulatory Framework, and Market Infrastructure that support market development. The course helps to develop a deeper understanding of the interlinkages between each building block and the associated challenges around their development. Based on a set of metrics on outcome and policy indicators, participants are trained to undertake a self-assessment on the stage of market development for the building blocks to identify the gaps and key constraints.
Target Audience
Officials from debt management offices, central banks, and regulators who deal with topics related to the securities markets in middle and lower-income countries.
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or finance, or equivalent experience.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:¿
- Describe the importance of connected markets for the development of the government bond market.¿
- Assess the main challenges to deepening a local debt market.¿
- Formulate effective policies and practices for the¿money¿and¿government bond markets¿that support market development.¿
- Explain the need for¿stakeholder¿coordination with a range of government agencies and¿market participants.¿
- Develop effective investor relations practices and¿diversification of¿the¿investor base.¿¿
- Undertake a self-assessment on the stage of market development to identify gaps and key constraints.¿
Monetary and Financial Statistics (MFSX)
English | October 15, 2024 - December 17, 2024 | Online Training | Course conducted online
Apply online by November 22, 2024
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Apply online by November 22, 2024
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English (French, Portuguese) | January 13-17, 2025 | In-person Training | Ebene, Mauritius
Apply online by November 22, 2024
Managing Capital Flows: Macroeconomic Analysis and Policies (MCF)
English | February 10-21, 2025 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by November 22, 2024
Building Institutions to Fight Corruption (BIFC)
English (Russian) | March 3-7, 2025 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria
Apply online by November 24, 2024