Africa Centre for Project Management (CPM)

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 16 – 27 Feb 2026 | 18 – 29 May 2026 | 17 – 28 Aug 2026 | 16 – 27 Nov 2026

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

This CPM comprehensive course offers participants an in-depth understanding of public debt management, focusing on strategies, frameworks, and practical tools to effectively manage sovereign debt portfolios. The course addresses key challenges faced by governments in maintaining sustainable debt levels while meeting developmental goals. Participants will explore debt recording and reporting, risk assessment, debt restructuring, and the impact of debt on macroeconomic stability. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of analytical techniques and international best practices guided by the World Bank’s Debt Management Performance Assessment (DeMPA) framework.

TARGET GROUP

The training is designed for:

• Public officials and policymakers involved in debt management, treasury, and finance ministries.
• Staff of debt management offices and central banks.
• Economists and financial analysts working in government or multilateral organizations.
• Representatives from regulatory bodies, development partners, and financial institutions engaged in sovereign debt issues.
• Practitioners seeking to enhance their knowledge of debt sustainability and risk management.

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Module 1: Introduction to Sovereign Debt Management

   Ø  Role and objectives of debt management

   Ø  Types of public debt instruments

   Ø  Overview of global sovereign debt trends and challenges

    Module 2: Debt Recording, Monitoring, and Reporting

   Ø  Debt recording systems and data quality

   Ø  Public debt databases and statistical reporting standards

   Ø  Transparency and disclosure requirements

    Module 3: Debt Portfolio Risk Analysis

   Ø  Types of risks: refinancing, interest rate, currency

   Ø  Risk measurement techniques and metrics

   Ø  Risk mitigation strategies

    Module 4: Debt Sustainability and Macroeconomic Linkages

   Ø  Concepts and frameworks for debt sustainability analysis

   Ø  Macroeconomic impacts of public debt

   Ø  Early warning indicators and fiscal risk management

    Module 5: Debt Restructuring and Relief

   Ø  When and how to restructure debt

   Ø  Negotiation strategies with creditors

   Ø  Case studies on successful restructuring and relief programs

    Module 6: Enhancing Debt Management Performance

   Ø  Introduction to the Debt Management Performance Assessment (DeMPA) tool

   Ø  Best practices and international standards

   Ø  Institutional arrangements and capacity building

    Module 7: Integrating Debt Management with Development Policy

   Ø  Aligning debt strategies with national development plans

   Ø  Role of multilateral and bilateral creditors

   Ø  Sustainable financing for development goals

   Ø  Closing Session: Practical Workshop and Case Studies

   Ø  Applying lessons to real-world scenarios

   Ø  Group exercises and role plays

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
   We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

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