Staff Guidance Note on the Application of the Joint Fund-Bank Debt Sustainability Framework for Low-Income Countries (LICs)
Policy Papers, April 16, 2007
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- Published: April 16, 2007
- Series: Policy Papers
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Summary and scope
- The guidance note covers analytical aspects of the DSA framework, including the main changes introduced in this note.
- It discusses DSA design and operational implications.
- It covers technical modalities for preparing DSAs including timing, information sharing, review, and clearance.
- It outlines arrangements for HIPCs and discusses a communications strategy.
- An annex provides a user’s guide to the templates.
Analytical content and main changes
- Focus on analytical aspects of the Debt Sustainability Analysis (DSA) framework for low-income countries (LICs).
- Identifies and explains the main changes introduced in this guidance note.
DSA design and operational implications
- Addresses DSA design considerations relevant for LICs.
- Discusses operational implications for institutions conducting DSAs.
Technical modalities for preparing DSAs
- Timing: guidance covers timing for preparation of DSAs.
- Information sharing: specifies modalities for sharing information necessary for DSAs.
- Review and clearance: describes review and clearance procedures for DSA outputs.
Special arrangements and communication
- Outlines arrangements specific to HIPCs.
- Discusses a communications strategy for dissemination and engagement.
Annex and user guidance
- An annex provides a user’s guide to the templates used in the DSA framework.
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- Publication title: Staff Guidance Note on the Application of the Joint Fund-Bank Debt Sustainability Framework for Low-Income Countries (LICs)
- Publication date: April 16, 2007
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Source: Staff Guidance Note on the Application of the Joint Fund-Bank Debt Sustainability Framework for Low-Income Countries (LICs).