E-Learning Courses

Course Description

Public debt management plays a pivotal role in safeguarding a country’s economic stability and supporting sustainable development. The way governments borrow, manage risks, and communicate financial strategies has lasting effects on fiscal resilience, investor confidence, and the ability to respond to future challenges.

This course, Public Debt Management: Strategic Management and Sustainability, is designed to equip public officials and practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to manage debt strategically, mitigate risks effectively, and promote long-term sustainability. It explores both the technical and institutional dimensions of debt management—ranging from addressing foreign currency and refinancing risks to developing resilient financial systems and transparent communication practices. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to better understand forward-looking debt strategies that maintain market confidence, withstand shocks, and contribute to broader macroeconomic stability.

Certification

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand strategies to manage foreign currency, refinancing, and interest rate risks.
• Assess fiscal and non-fiscal vulnerabilities and their impact on liquidity and borrowing.
• Design cost-effective debt mitigation plans aligned with long-term policy goals.
• Support the development of resilient debt management institutions and market infrastructure.
• Interpret and monitor debt sustainability indicators and risk signals.
• Understand how scenario analysis and stress testing inform debt strategy and risk planning.
• Identify early warning signs of debt distress and propose timely policy responses.
• Develop effective communication and data dissemination practices to enhance coordination and accountability.