UNCTAD DMFAS programme – Strengthening debt management in support of good governance

Concerns regarding rising levels of debt and vulnerabilities in developing economies have drawn attention to problems with the completeness and transparency of debt statistics. There is broad consensus across the international community, including the G20 (World Bank and IMF, 2018) and the United Nations General Assembly (United Nations, 2021), that enhancing information sharing could help to avoid new episodes of debt distress.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Partnerships for the Goals