External Debt Statistics
About this Course
This course, presented by the Statistics Department, is intended to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the international standards for the compilation of EDS presented in the 2013 EDS: Guide for Compilers and Users (2013 EDS Guide). This course is for those interested in learning the fundamentals of compiling international accounts - specifically compilation of external debt statistics (EDS) and/or international investment position (IIP) statistics. It is a basic-level course laying the foundations. The course covers basic concepts, definitions, and classifications, along with the principal accounting rules (including valuation and time of recording) that are relevant for compilation of the EDS. Finally, participants are briefed on basic concepts of the debt sustainability analysis framework.Created by: The International Monetary Fund
Level: Introductory

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