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IMF reveals growing support for excluding T-Bills from debt restructuring

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IMF reveals growing support for excluding T-Bills from debt restructuring

A recent Progress Report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has unveiled a mounting consensus to exclude short-term debt from the purview of debt restructuring, significantly sparing Treasury bills from the impact of such measures even as interest rates continue to rise.

During the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable at the ongoing spring meetings in Morocco, the IMF emphasized that this practice is not a novel one, as it aligns with established procedures within the Paris Club and is explicitly enshrined in the Common Framework, a framework designed to address sovereign debt challenges.

This shift in approach holds paramount importance for countries like Ghana navigating the challenging terrain of debt restructuring, as it plays a pivotal role in safeguarding their access to essential trade finance. This, in turn, bolsters their capacity to engage in international commerce and trade, mitigating potential disruptions that may arise from financial upheaval.

In the case of Ghana, there have been rumours of a possible addition of T-Bills to the sovereign domestic debt restructuring being undertaken by the Government so as to attain debt sustainability.

Interest rates on T-Bills in Ghana at over 32% for the 364-day for instance are extremely high with analysts asserting that the resulting debt increments and debt servicing payments are likely to derail the gains made from the debt restructuring of the country’s long-term debt instruments.

The IMF report underscores the growing prevalence of this approach, both within and outside the Common Framework, pointing to recent instances where short-term debt has been systematically excluded from the restructuring process. This shift signals a collective recognition of the value in preserving short-term financial stability, particularly in an environment characterized by fluctuations in interest rates.

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As the global financial landscape continues to evolve, such practices reflect the adaptability of international institutions and their commitment to striking a balance between addressing debt challenges and sustaining economic resilience. The exclusion of short-term debt from the restructuring perimeter represents an important aspect of these efforts, one that seeks to navigate the complexities of sovereign debt restructuring in an ever-changing economic environment.

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