Location & Date: Houston, TX USA: Aug 5-9, May 6-10 | UYO, NIGERIA: Sep 2-6
CEUs: 6.0
Registration Discount: $3,900 – You must Register 60 days in advance and payment must be Paid In Full 30 days prior to the start of class.

Course introduction

TThis course outline provides a general structure for a course on factoring externalities in debt management. It can be
further customized and expanded based on the specific needs and requirements of the target audience. By factoring
externalities into debt management, governments can make more informed decisions that balance economic, social, and
environmental considerations. This approach promotes sustainable development and helps avoid negative consequences
for people and the planet.

Course Objective

• Understand the concept of externalities in the context of debt management.
• Analyze and evaluate the environmental impacts of borrowing and debt repayment decisions.
• Assess the social implications of borrowing and debt repayment, including income distribution and access to essential
services.
• Explore strategies for ensuring long-term sustainability in debt management.
• Learn how to engage stakeholders effectively in the decision-making process.
• Promote transparency and accountability in debt management practices.

Course Content Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Externalities in Debt Management
• Definition and importance of externalities in debt management.
• Overview of the social and environmental impacts of borrowing and debt repayment decisions.
Module 2: Environmental Externalities in Debt Management
• Understanding the environmental consequences of borrowing and debt repayment.
• Case studies on infrastructure projects and their potential environmental impacts.
• Strategies for aligning debt management with sustainable development goals.
Module 3: Social Externalities in Debt Management
• Analyzing the social effects of borrowing and debt repayment.
• Exploring the relationship between debt and income distribution, poverty, and access to essential services
• Ensuring debt does not exacerbate inequality or hinder social development.
Module 4: Long-term Sustainability in Debt Management
• Assessing debt sustainability and borrowing capacity.
• Evaluating the potential risks of excessive debt burdens.
• Strategies for achieving long-term economic stability and avoiding environmental degradation.
Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement in Debt Management
• Importance of engaging stakeholders in debt management decisions.
• Identifying relevant stakeholders and their roles
• Techniques for effective stakeholder engagement, including civil society organizations and environmental experts
Module 6: Transparency and Accountability in Debt Management
• Promoting transparency in borrowing plans and debt sustainability assessments
• Establishing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the social and environmental impacts of debt management
decisions
• Ensuring accountability in debt management practices

Tuition: $4,000