Joint MEFMI/World Bank Workshop on Debt Management Performance Assessment (DeMPA)

Joint MEFMI/World Bank Workshop on Debt Management Performance Assessment (DeMPA)

BACKGROUND

Effective public debt management hinges on the strengths of the relevant institutions, governing laws and human resource capacity. Among others, there is a need to have a clear legal framework to govern public debt management, which spells out the authority to borrow, purposes of borrowing, debt management objectives, the need to develop debt management strategies and mandatory reporting to parliament to enhance transparency and accountability. In addition, the need for documented procedures manuals to guide all borrowing processes is essential. Furthermore, debt managers should be equipped with the requisite knowledge and skills while debt management units should have clear segregation of duties to avoid conflict of interest.

In an effort to strengthen public debt management operations in developing countries, the World Bank developed the Debt Management Performance Assessment (DeMPA) tool, a methodology for assessing performance through a comprehensive set of indicators spanning the full range of government debt management functions. The outcome of the assessment provides the basis for designing reforms to ensure efficient and effective debt management practices in developing countries.

This workshop will introduce participants to the DEMPA tool including highlighting the minimum requirements for effective debt management.

OBJECTIVES

  1. To equip participants with practical skills necessary to undertake critical analyses of the performance of debt management offices, which will, in turn, facilitate the evaluation and identification of capacity gaps and institutional deficiencies within debt management offices as well as areas for improvement.
  2. To equip participants with knowledge and skills for developing and implementing reforms that are necessary for strengthening public debt management policies and institutions.

Date

Sep 05 - 09 2022
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Time

8:00 am - 6:00 pm
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