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Presentation How the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Framework Can Make a Difference

22 August 2016
The Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability Framework (PEFA) Framework is a standardized methodology which aims to provide a thorough, consistent, and evidence-based analysis of PFM performance at a specific point in time. An overview of the PEFA framework and the key feature of its recent…

Developing Asias ShortRun Economic Outlook and Main Risks

18 August 2016
This presentation gives a snapshot of Asia’s economic growth and lists down the main risks that economies should be cautious about. It notes that while the Consumer Price Index remains subdued, several economies may also face Producer Price Index deflation.

Introduction to AsianBondsOnline and Basic Characteristics and Risks of Bonds

18 August 2016
East Asian governments have launched regional initiatives to promote financial cooperation and stability. This presentation introduces AsianBondsOnline, a website that provides information on bond markets in emerging East Asian economies. It also discusses the main characteristics of bonds, along…

Global Impact of Chinas Growth Slowdown and Structural Change

18 August 2016
The economy of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has slowed down based on current available data. While the slowdown is expected, the growth rate seems to lag behind the projection. This presentation provides an initial analysis of this economic slowdown's impact and explains how PRC's…

The Development of Government Bond Market in Cambodia

18 August 2016
Cambodia has shown a robust economic growth for the past decade, around 7.5% real growth. In order to maintain this growth, Cambodia needs to strengthen its investment in infrastructure and other areas. The challenge is to beef up public investments; thus, government bonds are being issued to…

Types of Bonds Credit Ratings and Functioning of Bond Market

17 August 2016
This presentation enumerates the different types of bonds, explains credit ratings, and describes how the bond market works. It also gives an overview of the participants in the primary market and how bond trading happens in the secondary market.

Fixed Income Valuation

17 August 2016
This presentation gives an overview on how to do valuation of an asset, particularly fixed income. It also explains the discounted cash flow valuation formula.

Derivatives and Risk Hedging

17 August 2016
A derivative refers to a financial agreement or contract between two parties in which its value is derived from an undelying asset or index. It has uses, including risk hedging, which is discussed in this presentation. It also tackles the types of derivatives: forward commitment and contingent…

Thematic Issues in Emerging East Asian Bond Markets

17 August 2016
Bond yields in emerging Asia are driven by both domestic fundamentals and global factors. This presentation particularly looks into the relevant issues related to bond financing for infrastructure, Asian bond market liquidity survey, and determinants of bond yields.

State Registry Agency of Armenia Improving Business Registration and Information Services

1 August 2016
Starting a business in Armenia in the late 2000s was a complicated process. Businessmen needed to go through a seven- to nine-step process that would take about 14 to 19 days to finish. It was no surprise that in terms of ease of doing business, Armenia ranked 82nd out of 125 countries in the…