In general, a bond is basically a debt security instrument with an original maturity date of more than 1 year and is also tradeable in the financial markets. A Diaspora bond (Db) is a bond issued by a country to its expatriate citizens' resident in the Diaspora to tap into their accumulated savings. It is an alternative to borrowing from the global financial institutions, capital markets or bilaterally from other governments. The idea of tapping into migrant wealth is not new. The practise of issuing Diaspora bonds dates back to the early 1930s with the first issuers being Japan and China followed in the 1950s by Israel and later by India in the 1990s. The Israeli bonds have been a success story and are estimated to have mobilised an estimated $25 billion in the past 30 years. According to statistics, Israel’s Diaspora bonds accounted for 20-35% of its outstanding external debt between 1983 and 2003.
This document summarizes Emily Yao's presentation on how to keep third world countries dependent on aid from industrialized nations. It discusses how structural adjustment programs imposed by the World Bank and IMF require third world countries to liberalize their economies, reducing barriers to foreign investment and exports while cutting social services, which leads to economic hardship and environmental damage. This cycle of aid and debt repayment ensures third world countries remain poor and dependent, allowing industrialized nations continued access to resources and cheap labor while enriching themselves. The document calls for abolishing or reforming these institutions to break this cycle of oppression.
The document discusses strategies to reduce economic disparities, including trade, market access, debt relief, aid, and remittances. It evaluates the effectiveness of these strategies through case studies on banana production in the Windward Islands, structural adjustment programs in Uganda, and housing solutions for slums in Kibera, Kenya. The document also covers topics like the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, trade agreements like GATS, and the impact of foreign investment.
The document discusses international debt, defining it as money owed by a country or its citizens and corporations to foreign creditors or international financial institutions. It notes that developing countries have been particularly impacted, having to divert funds away from social services to repay debts. The document outlines some major debt crises like those in the 1950s, 1980s, and 2008, and suggests solutions like debtor countries regaining access to capital markets, reducing outflows, and greater involvement from the IMF and World Bank.
Presentation foreign remittance and economic developmentHemesiri Kotagama
This document discusses foreign remittance and its role in economic development. It notes that remittances to Sri Lanka exceed foreign direct investment by 2-3 times and account for 7% of GDP. While remittances have helped reduce poverty and supported consumption, their development impact remains ambiguous as most funds are spent on consumption rather than investment. The document advocates policies to encourage productive migration, formalize remittance channels, and mobilize remittances towards investments in small businesses and infrastructure through instruments like Sri Lanka's Nation Building Bonds. With effective policies, remittances could significantly contribute to Sri Lanka's development across different dimensions.
This document summarizes a case study on global remittances. It defines remittances as international transfers of funds sent by migrant workers to family members in their home countries. In 2009, $414 billion was remitted globally, with $316 billion going to developing countries. Remittances are recorded in the current account of the balance of payments framework as they are transfers rather than direct investments. Top remitting countries include the US, Saudi Arabia, and Germany, while top receiving countries are India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines. Remittances represent a significant portion of GDP for smaller and developing countries. The cost of remittances is intensely scrutinized due to its increase over time and potential for money laund
How does The World Bank contribute to Public Procurement?TendersInfo .com
We know that governments across the world spend about a quarter of the GDP on public procurement and it is evident that it plays a crucial role in maintaining equitable distribution and sustainable development across countries.
Remittances, or money transferred by foreign workers to their home countries, have grown significantly in size and importance. In 2005, global remittances totaled over $232 billion, with developing countries receiving about two-thirds of that amount. The top three recipient countries were India, China, and Mexico, receiving around a quarter of global remittances. However, when viewed as a percentage of GDP, smaller, poorer countries tend to rely more heavily on remittances. Remittances have also become a more stable and important source of capital than foreign direct investment or official development assistance. Improving remittance processes through new technologies could help further economic development in receiving countries.
This document summarizes Emily Yao's presentation on how to keep third world countries dependent on aid from industrialized nations. It discusses how structural adjustment programs imposed by the World Bank and IMF require third world countries to liberalize their economies, reducing barriers to foreign investment and exports while cutting social services, which leads to economic hardship and environmental damage. This cycle of aid and debt repayment ensures third world countries remain poor and dependent, allowing industrialized nations continued access to resources and cheap labor while enriching themselves. The document calls for abolishing or reforming these institutions to break this cycle of oppression.
The document discusses strategies to reduce economic disparities, including trade, market access, debt relief, aid, and remittances. It evaluates the effectiveness of these strategies through case studies on banana production in the Windward Islands, structural adjustment programs in Uganda, and housing solutions for slums in Kibera, Kenya. The document also covers topics like the EU's Common Agricultural Policy, trade agreements like GATS, and the impact of foreign investment.
The document discusses international debt, defining it as money owed by a country or its citizens and corporations to foreign creditors or international financial institutions. It notes that developing countries have been particularly impacted, having to divert funds away from social services to repay debts. The document outlines some major debt crises like those in the 1950s, 1980s, and 2008, and suggests solutions like debtor countries regaining access to capital markets, reducing outflows, and greater involvement from the IMF and World Bank.
Presentation foreign remittance and economic developmentHemesiri Kotagama
This document discusses foreign remittance and its role in economic development. It notes that remittances to Sri Lanka exceed foreign direct investment by 2-3 times and account for 7% of GDP. While remittances have helped reduce poverty and supported consumption, their development impact remains ambiguous as most funds are spent on consumption rather than investment. The document advocates policies to encourage productive migration, formalize remittance channels, and mobilize remittances towards investments in small businesses and infrastructure through instruments like Sri Lanka's Nation Building Bonds. With effective policies, remittances could significantly contribute to Sri Lanka's development across different dimensions.
This document summarizes a case study on global remittances. It defines remittances as international transfers of funds sent by migrant workers to family members in their home countries. In 2009, $414 billion was remitted globally, with $316 billion going to developing countries. Remittances are recorded in the current account of the balance of payments framework as they are transfers rather than direct investments. Top remitting countries include the US, Saudi Arabia, and Germany, while top receiving countries are India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines. Remittances represent a significant portion of GDP for smaller and developing countries. The cost of remittances is intensely scrutinized due to its increase over time and potential for money laund
How does The World Bank contribute to Public Procurement?TendersInfo .com
We know that governments across the world spend about a quarter of the GDP on public procurement and it is evident that it plays a crucial role in maintaining equitable distribution and sustainable development across countries.
Remittances, or money transferred by foreign workers to their home countries, have grown significantly in size and importance. In 2005, global remittances totaled over $232 billion, with developing countries receiving about two-thirds of that amount. The top three recipient countries were India, China, and Mexico, receiving around a quarter of global remittances. However, when viewed as a percentage of GDP, smaller, poorer countries tend to rely more heavily on remittances. Remittances have also become a more stable and important source of capital than foreign direct investment or official development assistance. Improving remittance processes through new technologies could help further economic development in receiving countries.
The document discusses remittances from the United States to other countries from 1990 to 2009. It finds that in 2009, migrants' remittances from the United States totaled about $48 billion, nearly 70% more than US development assistance. About $38 billion were personal transfers to households abroad, while $11 billion reflected compensation of short-term employees. No data is available on the regional destinations of remittances after 2003, but historically about two-thirds went to Western Hemisphere countries, one-quarter to Asia/Pacific, and the rest to Europe and Africa. Remittances can help recipient country economies but may also reduce incentives to work. Fees for remittances have declined in recent decades. Mexico receives
Diaspora bond unlocking diaspora savings opportunities for investments in cam...Emmanuel Lao
This digital artifact highlights the importance of mobilizing the diaspora savings through "diaspora bonds" to finance development projects in a developing country like Cameroon with a growing and dynamic diaspora around the world.
Financing for Development Post-2015: Challenges and SolutionsSDGsPlus
This document discusses financing frameworks and sources to support achieving global development goals post-2015. It suggests complementing increased public spending with targeted policies and institutions. The framework should build on Monterrey Consensus commitments to sound policies and financing, and adapt to changes in the global economic landscape by tapping diverse sources like domestic resource mobilization, private finance, better and smarter aid, and innovative financing including for global public goods. Countries need to assess growth prospects, policy options, financing access, and effort needed to achieve post-2015 goals.
- The document analyzes the impact of remittances from the Bangladeshi diaspora on Bangladesh's economy. It investigates the channels through which remittances are transferred and their contribution to poverty reduction.
- Literature review covers topics like global remittance inflows to developing countries, Bangladesh's increasing remittance receipts over time, and key terms like remittances and diaspora.
- The study uses interviews and secondary data to examine remittance determinants, find a correlation between education/income and remittance behavior, and identify that most remittances are sent through informal hundi channels instead of banks.
- The conclusion is that migration reduces unemployment
Foreign Aid & Public Investment in Pakistanbc080200109
The document discusses public investment and foreign aid. It defines public investment and describes different types of public investment including productive and non-productive investment. It also lists various sources of public investment such as taxes, money printing, exports, bonds/equity, remittances, and foreign aid/debt. The objective of the study is to analyze the effect of foreign aid on public investment and economic growth in Pakistan. Several literature reviews on the relationship between foreign aid, investment, and growth in other countries are also summarized.
Is Foreign Debt A Problem Of BangladeshRayees Aryan
This document discusses external debt and foreign aid in developing countries, specifically Bangladesh. It provides background on external debt, how it is incurred by governments and includes money owed to other governments and international financial institutions. It then discusses the debt of developing countries, how some levels of debt accumulated following the 1973 oil crisis when prices increased. It also notes that while some funds went to infrastructure, a proportion was lost to corruption or spent on arms. The document discusses debates around cancelling developing country debts and reasons for and against cancellation. It provides an overview of foreign aid received by Bangladesh since independence, including key sectors aided. It discusses types of aid including grants, loans, food aid and project aid. It concludes by discussing perspectives on the relationship between
The document summarizes Ayodo Foundation's proposal to alleviate global poverty through increased financial inclusion and reduced remittance fees. Specifically, it proposes a model where migrant workers can transfer purchasing power, rather than cash, between countries using their mobile phones. This would allow recipients to access goods and services from participating local merchants. The goal is to divert a portion of the over $20 billion in annual remittance fees to better assist families and reduce poverty. A pilot program between Canada and the Philippines is suggested to demonstrate the concept.
This document outlines favorable economic conditions and investment opportunities in Colombia that make it an attractive market for private equity funds. It notes that Colombia has experienced strong GDP growth and declining unemployment in recent years. Private equity in Colombia has seen significant growth, with capital commitments increasing at an annual rate of 71% between 2005-2012. The country has a supportive regulatory environment for private equity funds and large pools of local capital from pension funds that can invest in these funds. A variety of sectors across Colombia's diversified economy represent opportunities for private equity investment and growth.
The international debt crisis arose in the 1970s when developing nations borrowed heavily from private banks and other creditors to finance their economies. This external debt grew rapidly and unsustainably for some countries. By the mid-1980s, developing country debt totaled over $800 billion, requiring more than 20% of some countries' export earnings just for debt service payments. While debt reschedulings provided temporary relief, the underlying debt problem remained and has continued dragging down growth in indebted nations.
External debt played both positive and negative roles in Pakistan's economic growth from 2000-2007. Pakistan faced a debt crisis in the late 1990s as external debt increased from $19.2 billion in 1990 to $33.6 billion in 1999. Musharraf's government took steps to reduce this debt burden through policies like the "debt limitation law" and debt was successfully managed after 2001 when Pakistan supported the US war on terror. While debt was reduced, continued management will be needed to encourage sectors like industry and agriculture and meet fiscal gaps.
Socio-economic Impact of Remittance on Households: A Study on Khulna, Bangladeshiosrjce
Foreign remittance to Bangladesh now become one of the vital sources of foreign exchange earnings
and it also plays a significant role by reducing the foreign-exchange constraint and improving the balance of
payments, ensuring imports of various types of capital goods, and raw materials for industrial development.
Furthermore, it has also increased the supply of savings and investment for capital formation and development
in country’s economic condition and thus it accelerates economic development of a country. But this study
attempted to evaluate the impact of foreign remittances on socio-economic condition of households in Khulna
city. This paper uses various data of households of Khulna city to analyze the impact of foreign remittances on
the socio-economic condition of households. The results of this analysis were compared to those households
who do not receive remittances to clearly identify the decision of the households to spend remittances in
different sector. Unlike to other studies, this study reveals that households receiving remittances spend less on
food consumption, consumer durables and other consumer goods than do households who do not receive any
remittances. This study finds that households receiving remittances spend heavily on various investment
activities like land purchase, building construction, other investment activities and this investment constitutes
more than half of the remittances received during the last 12 months counted from August 2012 to July 2013.
This study also finds that households receiving remittances in Khulna city spend more on education than do
households having no remittances which is a good sign of any economy as investment in education is treated as
investment in human capital. However, this study also finds that foreign remittances help households to spend
more on social ceremonies, households’ services and electrical goods which indicate improved living standard
and socio-economic condition.
- Poverty means lacking basic living standards and conditions like adequate food, shelter, education and healthcare. Over 1 billion people live on less than $1.25 a day.
- In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals to improve prosperity and sustainability by 2030 through initiatives targeting issues like poverty, hunger, health, education, water and sanitation.
- Foreign aid involves the transfer of resources like money, food, healthcare and education from wealthier to poorer nations. Australia provides about $4 billion annually in foreign aid, with over 70% going to countries in the Asia-Pacific region focused on issues like health, education, economic development and governance.
The document discusses the origins and theories of public borrowing and debt. It outlines different periods and schools of thought around public debt, from mercantilism and Adam Smith's criticisms of borrowing, to Keynes' theory of deficit financing. The document also examines development finance models and how borrowing from international organizations like the IMF and World Bank became prominent sources of funds for developing countries pursuing infrastructure and other development projects.
Private development assistance (PDA) from foundations, corporations, and non-profits totals around $45-60 billion annually, roughly equal to official development assistance (ODA). PDA focuses on economic development and humanitarian needs through concessional loans and grants. While PDA bypasses some issues with ODA like corruption and strategic interests, it also lacks coordination, data, and accountability. Moving forward, the PDA community aims to develop effectiveness standards and link more closely with ODA institutions to help shape the post-2015 development agenda.
1. Paying for success models can catalyze private investment in development by making subsidies conditional on performance results. This approach avoids issues like moral hazard, improves targeting of funds, and promotes competition that come with traditional subsidies and guarantees.
2. Impact bonds and development impact bonds are examples of paying for success models that have been used to fund girls' education in India and reduce recidivism in the UK. There is large potential to expand these models given private wealth that will be inherited in coming decades.
3. Careful design is needed to ensure subsidies through paying for success models incentivize additionality and are not distortionary. Examples from Peru in the 1990s show such models can mobilize more than 10
- Bangladesh has a long history of dependence on foreign aid due to its structural weaknesses as a new nation formed after independence from Pakistan in 1971. It inherited debt from projects under Pakistan and had large resource gaps.
- Foreign aid has played an important role in development for many countries after World War II and became a major part of Bangladesh's economy, financing 10% of GDP and all development projects. However, some argue it has fostered anti-development attitudes and does not always benefit the poor.
- The top multilateral donors to Bangladesh are the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and United Nations agencies, while top bilateral donors include the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and Arab countries. The World Bank
Financing for development is important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, especially for alleviating poverty in low-income countries. Official development assistance from multilateral development banks is crucial as it can leverage $1 in donations into $2-5 annually by engaging the private sector and investing in impactful projects. Haiti, as a low-income country, still struggles with high poverty, child mortality, and lack of access to education and clean water despite development aid. Multilateral banks should increase funding for education and water sanitation in Haiti to drive long-term economic growth and improve living standards. Innovative private sector solutions, like IFC InfraVentures' project development fund, are also needed to boost infrastructure
This document aims at raising awareness of college students who receive their first introductory training course on international development. At the end of this course, the students will understand the need for synergies between the public and private sectors in order to increase available fund to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is of the utmost importance that the international community mobilizes itself towards the fulfillment of the SDGs within the next 15 years. The self-explanatory figure explains the process of financing for development while the short text brings an overall explanation.
Presentation by John Hurley, Visiting Policy Fellow Centre for Global Development and former lead US negotiator for the Addis Ababa Action Agenda at SITE Development Day 2017
A Cautionary Tale of Zambias International Sovereign Bond Issuances FINALShebo Nalishebo
This document summarizes Zambia's issuance of two sovereign bonds totaling $1.75 billion between 2012 and 2014 to finance infrastructure projects. It notes that while sovereign bonds provide access to funds with fewer conditions than traditional loans, they also carry significant risks for Zambia. These risks include the need to repay large sums in 2022 and 2024 that could be difficult if funds are not spent efficiently or if economic conditions decline. The document recommends that Zambia address fiscal challenges, strengthen debt management frameworks, and consider options like refinancing to mitigate repayment risks.
The global financial system has impacted Philippine external debt in several ways:
1. There was a shift from commercial bank lending to official development assistance (ODA) from multilateral institutions, with policy conditionalities requiring economic reforms.
2. Debt stocks increased due to movements in exchange rates rather than new loans. More loans were needed to finance development and service existing debt.
3. Debt service became the primary concern, requiring elimination of arrears to protect creditors and ensure continued lending.
4. Debt burdens had severe socioeconomic impacts through high debt service ratios and austerity policies under structural adjustment programs.
5. Commercial banks reduced exposure to developing country debt through various debt reduction schemes. While reducing
The document discusses remittances from the United States to other countries from 1990 to 2009. It finds that in 2009, migrants' remittances from the United States totaled about $48 billion, nearly 70% more than US development assistance. About $38 billion were personal transfers to households abroad, while $11 billion reflected compensation of short-term employees. No data is available on the regional destinations of remittances after 2003, but historically about two-thirds went to Western Hemisphere countries, one-quarter to Asia/Pacific, and the rest to Europe and Africa. Remittances can help recipient country economies but may also reduce incentives to work. Fees for remittances have declined in recent decades. Mexico receives
Diaspora bond unlocking diaspora savings opportunities for investments in cam...Emmanuel Lao
This digital artifact highlights the importance of mobilizing the diaspora savings through "diaspora bonds" to finance development projects in a developing country like Cameroon with a growing and dynamic diaspora around the world.
Financing for Development Post-2015: Challenges and SolutionsSDGsPlus
This document discusses financing frameworks and sources to support achieving global development goals post-2015. It suggests complementing increased public spending with targeted policies and institutions. The framework should build on Monterrey Consensus commitments to sound policies and financing, and adapt to changes in the global economic landscape by tapping diverse sources like domestic resource mobilization, private finance, better and smarter aid, and innovative financing including for global public goods. Countries need to assess growth prospects, policy options, financing access, and effort needed to achieve post-2015 goals.
- The document analyzes the impact of remittances from the Bangladeshi diaspora on Bangladesh's economy. It investigates the channels through which remittances are transferred and their contribution to poverty reduction.
- Literature review covers topics like global remittance inflows to developing countries, Bangladesh's increasing remittance receipts over time, and key terms like remittances and diaspora.
- The study uses interviews and secondary data to examine remittance determinants, find a correlation between education/income and remittance behavior, and identify that most remittances are sent through informal hundi channels instead of banks.
- The conclusion is that migration reduces unemployment
Foreign Aid & Public Investment in Pakistanbc080200109
The document discusses public investment and foreign aid. It defines public investment and describes different types of public investment including productive and non-productive investment. It also lists various sources of public investment such as taxes, money printing, exports, bonds/equity, remittances, and foreign aid/debt. The objective of the study is to analyze the effect of foreign aid on public investment and economic growth in Pakistan. Several literature reviews on the relationship between foreign aid, investment, and growth in other countries are also summarized.
Is Foreign Debt A Problem Of BangladeshRayees Aryan
This document discusses external debt and foreign aid in developing countries, specifically Bangladesh. It provides background on external debt, how it is incurred by governments and includes money owed to other governments and international financial institutions. It then discusses the debt of developing countries, how some levels of debt accumulated following the 1973 oil crisis when prices increased. It also notes that while some funds went to infrastructure, a proportion was lost to corruption or spent on arms. The document discusses debates around cancelling developing country debts and reasons for and against cancellation. It provides an overview of foreign aid received by Bangladesh since independence, including key sectors aided. It discusses types of aid including grants, loans, food aid and project aid. It concludes by discussing perspectives on the relationship between
The document summarizes Ayodo Foundation's proposal to alleviate global poverty through increased financial inclusion and reduced remittance fees. Specifically, it proposes a model where migrant workers can transfer purchasing power, rather than cash, between countries using their mobile phones. This would allow recipients to access goods and services from participating local merchants. The goal is to divert a portion of the over $20 billion in annual remittance fees to better assist families and reduce poverty. A pilot program between Canada and the Philippines is suggested to demonstrate the concept.
This document outlines favorable economic conditions and investment opportunities in Colombia that make it an attractive market for private equity funds. It notes that Colombia has experienced strong GDP growth and declining unemployment in recent years. Private equity in Colombia has seen significant growth, with capital commitments increasing at an annual rate of 71% between 2005-2012. The country has a supportive regulatory environment for private equity funds and large pools of local capital from pension funds that can invest in these funds. A variety of sectors across Colombia's diversified economy represent opportunities for private equity investment and growth.
The international debt crisis arose in the 1970s when developing nations borrowed heavily from private banks and other creditors to finance their economies. This external debt grew rapidly and unsustainably for some countries. By the mid-1980s, developing country debt totaled over $800 billion, requiring more than 20% of some countries' export earnings just for debt service payments. While debt reschedulings provided temporary relief, the underlying debt problem remained and has continued dragging down growth in indebted nations.
External debt played both positive and negative roles in Pakistan's economic growth from 2000-2007. Pakistan faced a debt crisis in the late 1990s as external debt increased from $19.2 billion in 1990 to $33.6 billion in 1999. Musharraf's government took steps to reduce this debt burden through policies like the "debt limitation law" and debt was successfully managed after 2001 when Pakistan supported the US war on terror. While debt was reduced, continued management will be needed to encourage sectors like industry and agriculture and meet fiscal gaps.
Socio-economic Impact of Remittance on Households: A Study on Khulna, Bangladeshiosrjce
Foreign remittance to Bangladesh now become one of the vital sources of foreign exchange earnings
and it also plays a significant role by reducing the foreign-exchange constraint and improving the balance of
payments, ensuring imports of various types of capital goods, and raw materials for industrial development.
Furthermore, it has also increased the supply of savings and investment for capital formation and development
in country’s economic condition and thus it accelerates economic development of a country. But this study
attempted to evaluate the impact of foreign remittances on socio-economic condition of households in Khulna
city. This paper uses various data of households of Khulna city to analyze the impact of foreign remittances on
the socio-economic condition of households. The results of this analysis were compared to those households
who do not receive remittances to clearly identify the decision of the households to spend remittances in
different sector. Unlike to other studies, this study reveals that households receiving remittances spend less on
food consumption, consumer durables and other consumer goods than do households who do not receive any
remittances. This study finds that households receiving remittances spend heavily on various investment
activities like land purchase, building construction, other investment activities and this investment constitutes
more than half of the remittances received during the last 12 months counted from August 2012 to July 2013.
This study also finds that households receiving remittances in Khulna city spend more on education than do
households having no remittances which is a good sign of any economy as investment in education is treated as
investment in human capital. However, this study also finds that foreign remittances help households to spend
more on social ceremonies, households’ services and electrical goods which indicate improved living standard
and socio-economic condition.
- Poverty means lacking basic living standards and conditions like adequate food, shelter, education and healthcare. Over 1 billion people live on less than $1.25 a day.
- In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals to improve prosperity and sustainability by 2030 through initiatives targeting issues like poverty, hunger, health, education, water and sanitation.
- Foreign aid involves the transfer of resources like money, food, healthcare and education from wealthier to poorer nations. Australia provides about $4 billion annually in foreign aid, with over 70% going to countries in the Asia-Pacific region focused on issues like health, education, economic development and governance.
The document discusses the origins and theories of public borrowing and debt. It outlines different periods and schools of thought around public debt, from mercantilism and Adam Smith's criticisms of borrowing, to Keynes' theory of deficit financing. The document also examines development finance models and how borrowing from international organizations like the IMF and World Bank became prominent sources of funds for developing countries pursuing infrastructure and other development projects.
Private development assistance (PDA) from foundations, corporations, and non-profits totals around $45-60 billion annually, roughly equal to official development assistance (ODA). PDA focuses on economic development and humanitarian needs through concessional loans and grants. While PDA bypasses some issues with ODA like corruption and strategic interests, it also lacks coordination, data, and accountability. Moving forward, the PDA community aims to develop effectiveness standards and link more closely with ODA institutions to help shape the post-2015 development agenda.
1. Paying for success models can catalyze private investment in development by making subsidies conditional on performance results. This approach avoids issues like moral hazard, improves targeting of funds, and promotes competition that come with traditional subsidies and guarantees.
2. Impact bonds and development impact bonds are examples of paying for success models that have been used to fund girls' education in India and reduce recidivism in the UK. There is large potential to expand these models given private wealth that will be inherited in coming decades.
3. Careful design is needed to ensure subsidies through paying for success models incentivize additionality and are not distortionary. Examples from Peru in the 1990s show such models can mobilize more than 10
- Bangladesh has a long history of dependence on foreign aid due to its structural weaknesses as a new nation formed after independence from Pakistan in 1971. It inherited debt from projects under Pakistan and had large resource gaps.
- Foreign aid has played an important role in development for many countries after World War II and became a major part of Bangladesh's economy, financing 10% of GDP and all development projects. However, some argue it has fostered anti-development attitudes and does not always benefit the poor.
- The top multilateral donors to Bangladesh are the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and United Nations agencies, while top bilateral donors include the US, UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, and Arab countries. The World Bank
Financing for development is important for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, especially for alleviating poverty in low-income countries. Official development assistance from multilateral development banks is crucial as it can leverage $1 in donations into $2-5 annually by engaging the private sector and investing in impactful projects. Haiti, as a low-income country, still struggles with high poverty, child mortality, and lack of access to education and clean water despite development aid. Multilateral banks should increase funding for education and water sanitation in Haiti to drive long-term economic growth and improve living standards. Innovative private sector solutions, like IFC InfraVentures' project development fund, are also needed to boost infrastructure
This document aims at raising awareness of college students who receive their first introductory training course on international development. At the end of this course, the students will understand the need for synergies between the public and private sectors in order to increase available fund to fulfill the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is of the utmost importance that the international community mobilizes itself towards the fulfillment of the SDGs within the next 15 years. The self-explanatory figure explains the process of financing for development while the short text brings an overall explanation.
Presentation by John Hurley, Visiting Policy Fellow Centre for Global Development and former lead US negotiator for the Addis Ababa Action Agenda at SITE Development Day 2017
A Cautionary Tale of Zambias International Sovereign Bond Issuances FINALShebo Nalishebo
This document summarizes Zambia's issuance of two sovereign bonds totaling $1.75 billion between 2012 and 2014 to finance infrastructure projects. It notes that while sovereign bonds provide access to funds with fewer conditions than traditional loans, they also carry significant risks for Zambia. These risks include the need to repay large sums in 2022 and 2024 that could be difficult if funds are not spent efficiently or if economic conditions decline. The document recommends that Zambia address fiscal challenges, strengthen debt management frameworks, and consider options like refinancing to mitigate repayment risks.
The global financial system has impacted Philippine external debt in several ways:
1. There was a shift from commercial bank lending to official development assistance (ODA) from multilateral institutions, with policy conditionalities requiring economic reforms.
2. Debt stocks increased due to movements in exchange rates rather than new loans. More loans were needed to finance development and service existing debt.
3. Debt service became the primary concern, requiring elimination of arrears to protect creditors and ensure continued lending.
4. Debt burdens had severe socioeconomic impacts through high debt service ratios and austerity policies under structural adjustment programs.
5. Commercial banks reduced exposure to developing country debt through various debt reduction schemes. While reducing
Hypothetical presentation of my Finance and Investment Strategy 2019-2024. The presentation is increasing public awareness about the importance of understanding finance and investment and the challenges that Ministers of Finance encounter as they allocate resources. The presentation made me appreciate the efforts that the current Minister of Finance Prof Mthuli Ncube is doing in trying to stabilise the economy through the Transitional Stabilisation Program (TSP) from 2018-2020. Comments from the public are welcome.
Zimbabwe faces challenges to its economic development including high public debt, the need to clear arrears with international creditors to resume development financing, and effects of drought and currency fluctuations. To address these challenges, Zimbabwe must mobilize domestic resources through improving tax administration and capturing revenue from informal sectors, cut public spending, attract private investment by improving the business environment and enabling policies, and access climate finance for projects. With effective domestic resource mobilization, public sector efficiency, and an enabling business climate, Zimbabwe can boost its economy.
Capital formation is the process of increasing a country's capital assets through investing in productive infrastructure and equipment. This promotes economic development by raising productivity, technological progress, and standards of living. In developing countries, capital formation relies on both domestic and external resources. Domestically, capital comes from voluntary savings, involuntary savings (e.g. taxes), government borrowing, and utilizing idle resources. Externally, foreign economic assistance such as loans and grants are important sources of capital that help bridge savings gaps, increase employment and productivity, and provide access to new technologies. While necessary, capital alone is not sufficient for development - other factors like education, government effectiveness, and social attitudes also significantly influence economic progress.
A2 CAMBRIDGE GEOGRAPHY: GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE - DEBT AND AID AND THEIR MANAG...George Dumitrache
The document discusses various issues relating to debt and international aid for developing countries. It explains that many poor countries face large debt burdens that consume a significant portion of their export earnings. While debt relief programs have helped reduce this burden to some extent, critics argue that more should be done. The document also discusses different types of international aid and debates around its effectiveness and potential drawbacks, such as creating dependency.
This document discusses the problem of debt servicing for developing countries. It provides an overview of what debt is and outlines some of the root causes of debt crises, such as rising indebtedness from the 1970s-1980s due to economic policies. Debt servicing ratios above 15% of yearly export earnings can cause problems. International debt levels for low and middle income countries decreased 18% in 2014. The document also examines debt issues specifically for India, including an unmanageable accumulation of debt and increased foreign borrowing by large corporations.
That Nigeria’s economy would be in a dire strait in 2009 is no longer news; not with the fall in the price of petrol in the international market and the much talked about and already pinching global economic meltdown.
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1. DIASPORA BONDS: A CASE FOR ZIMBABWE
By Joshua Chigwangwa
[BA Hons Admin: Dip Public Sector: ZAAT]
Published 29th December, 2013.
INTRODUCTION
Zimbabwe has for the past two decades been experiencing chronic budgetary constraints due to problems originating primarily
from the land reform program leading to restrictions in accessing multilateral funding support including development loans
invoked by the Zidera Act of 2001 (https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/107/s494/text). These restrictions ignited poverty
and political instability precipitating a massive human capital flight of desperate Zimbabweans into the Diaspora who are now
estimated at plus or minus 4 million people. An estimated £40 billion in development assistance funding has thus been
foregone resulting in the unprecedented deterioration of public infrastructure and services including the collapse of key
industries and defaults in international debt repayments.
The global economic crisis has adversely impacted on confidence in debt markets, many countries including Zimbabwe in
particular is as a result also experiencing difficulties in accessing and obtaining private financing which is exacerbated by
economic restrictions imposed on the country by the US and its allies in 2001 to date. These difficulties have pushed
governments to be innovative and explore alternative means and options of accessing cheap resources. The Diaspora bond is
one such facility that has managed to sustain economies in distress and Israel has successfully manoeuvred this instrument to
bridge-finance its economy. Due to the rise in domestic poverty, many families have been sustained by remittances from family
members in the Diaspora. It is now estimated Zimbabwe received about £1,6bn this year alone according to Finance Minister
Patrick Chinamasa, from remittances making it the second largest contributor to Zimbabwe's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The standards of living of the majority of Diasporas particularly in developed countries has significantly improved over time,
which makes it worthwhile to target expatriate Diaspora communities as potential investors in capital investment projects in the
form of Diaspora bonds (Db). Research has proved that Diaspora bonds and remittances are a vital source of unrestricted
funding particularly in difficult times as has been acknowledged in Zimbabwe that remittances did help prop the Zimbabwean
economy from collapsing during its worst crisis point in 2008.
2. BACKGROUND TO DIASPORA BONDS
In general, a bond is basically a debt security instrument with an original maturity date of more than 1 year and is also tradeable
in the financial markets. A Diaspora bond (Db) is a bond issued by a country to its expatriate citizens' resident in the Diaspora
to tap into their accumulated savings. It is an alternative to borrowing from the global financial institutions, capital markets or
bilaterally from other governments. The idea of tapping into migrant wealth is not new. The practise of issuing Diaspora bonds
dates back to the early 1930s with the first issuers being Japan and China followed in the 1950s by Israel and later by India in
the 1990s. The Israeli bonds have been a success story and are estimated to have mobilised an estimated $25 billion in the
past 30 years. According to statistics, Israel’s Diaspora bonds accounted for 20-35% of its outstanding external debt between
1983 and 2003.
Source: Publication by Prof G. Hugo: Adelaide University (2006)
LESSONS LEARNT FROM ETHIOPIA
In considering the floatation of Diaspora bonds (Db), Zimbabwe needs to draw lessons from Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the first
African country to explicitly issue Diaspora Bonds targeted at its nationals living abroad. Ethiopia’s first Db issue in 2008 which
was unsuccessful, dubbed the “Millennium Corporate Bond,” was intended to finance the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation
(EEPCO) hydro-electric power project. The bid failed to raise the expected cash revenue due to a variety of internal and
external factors. Internally, it was mainly due to the lack of trust in the utility to service the debt, lack of faith and trust in the
government’s credit guarantee and the overall volatile political climate in Ethiopia at the time. Externally, this was due to
competition from bonds in the migrant’s adopted countries particularly the US and the effects of the liquidity crisis caused by
the global economic crisis.
Ethiopia’s second DB issue was in 2011 to finance the 5250W Grand Renaissance Dam Project which was issued this time by
the Finance Ministry on behalf of a State Utility and incorporated a number of enhancements such as a more concerted effort to
engage with the Diaspora community in target geographic locations. The issue incorporated key investment incentives and was
less politically driven. It was primarily the emphasis and enforcement of repayment in convertible currency which made the
2011 bond more appealing to investors living in developed countries.
3. The table below summarises Ethiopia’s Diaspora Bond Issues. :-
Purpose
Currency
Minimum
Denomination
Maturity
Interest
Payment of the
Bond
Payment of the
Interest
Repayment of the
Interest
Transferability
Taxes
EEPCO Millennium Corporate
Bonds
Raising funds for the Ethiopian
Electric Power
Corporation
USD, Euro and Pound Sterling
and other convertible currency,
and Birr
USD 100 denominations but
minimum purchase
USD 500
5, 7 and 10 years
4%, 4.5% and 5%
At maturity, the bold holder can:
i) receive the face
value of the bond in foreign
currency;
ii) purchase
another bond with the same face
value;
iii) deposit in a foreign currency
or birr account;
iv) pay for import commitments
Annually
i) in birr in person; ii) deposit in a
foreign currency or birr account;
iii) transfer abroad; iv)
repurchase additional bonds; v)
pay for import commitments
Transferable to a second party
Interest income from the bond
free from any income tax
Grand Renaissance Dam
Project
Financing the Grand
Renaissance Dam
USD, Euro and Pound Sterling
or Birr
USD, Euro and Pound Sterling,
in denominations
of 50
5 or between 5-10 years
Non-interest bearing Option with
interest:
5yr: Libor+1.25%
6-7yr = Libor+1.5%
8-10yr = Libor +2%
At maturity
Every six months
Paid in the currency in which the
bond was originally purchased
Transferable to up to three
people
Revenue accrued will be free
from any tax
People Move: The World Bank Blog about Migration, remittances and development
A CASE FOR ZIMBABWE: DIASPORA BONDS
In the context of Zimbabwe, there is need for a massive investment on the modernisation of communication tools and
technology upgrade that is critical to inducing the Diaspora community to participate in such Capital finance initiatives. There is
need for investment in and promotion of increased use of electronic money transfer and payment systems that incorporate
international systems such as Pay Pal and BACs to enhance capacity in handling large financial transactions and reduce redtape. This measure will help alleviate current liquidity problems being encountered and promote wire-transfer payment
arrangements thus reducing the need for physical currency circulation of large amounts unnecessarily. This also facilitates the
effective monitoring of the flow of remittances including facilitating the securitisation of foreign remittances using established
Money Transfer Operators (MTOs). This will go a long way as well to eliminate current problems being experienced by
established MTOs such as Mukuru.com which is impacting on public confidence in this system.
4. Zimbabweans have a high literacy rate and most of its nationals in the Diaspora command high skills mobility potential due to
their strong educational background, a legacy of post independence Zimbabwe. A majority of Zimbabweans believe in their
culture of investing back home and this is an area where government support is needed to help ensure that these resources
are applied in capital projects that have an overall benefit to the aspirations of the nation’s development agenda. This lack of
synergy is evident in the thousands of low cost imported vehicles that have ended up making Zimbabwe a dumping ground for
vehicles that are beyond their useful life flooding the streets and resulting in a drain of more scarce resources. It is estimated
that there are over 500 000 un-roadworthy vehicles in Zimbabwe leading to serious road carnage and a loss to vital human
lives. (http://www.herald.co.zw/500-000-vehicles-unroadworthy-mpofu/).
Nyaradzayi Gumbodzvanda rehabilitates Magaya School in Murewa from the Diaspora
A lot of Zimbabweans show a high degree of patriotism to their country and will engage in Diaspora bonds if the right
investment climate is created and promoted. There already are a number of Zimbabweans and organisations engaged in microfinancing of small infrastructure projects such as school building projects and financing the education of children from poor
backgrounds in communities they originated from, which is a clear signal that there is potential for this facility to prosper if
government initiates efforts to tap the Diaspora market using instruments such as the Diaspora bonds are properly introduced
into the market. . (http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/rehabilitating-magaya-school-after-a-storm/ ) The following link
showcases a UK based Zimbabwean paying school fees and upkeep for more than 200 children from her home area in Honde
Valley from her personal savings which is quiet remarkable. (http://jmchigwangwa.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/linda-satimburwaamazed-at-zaa.html).
5. Linda Satimburwa brings hope to disadvantaged children in Honde Valley from the Diaspora
CHALLENGES FACING ZIMBABWE’S ECONOMY
Due to the nature of political polarisation and manner in which human capital flight occurred, there is very little or no data
available that has a complete mapping of Zimbabweans in the Diaspora making it even more difficult to plan how to effectively
target and engage this community due to the spatial distribution and lack of accurate information but the areas of concentration
including income data. A lot of the Diasporas suffered from lack of proper documentation in the early years leading to a
concentration of low level jobs being taken up, but the situation has changed significantly with more Zimbabweans graduating
in various post graduate studies and landing into highly skilled and rewarding jobs of late. There is scant information on how
much the Diasporas earn, save and invest, key information that can facilitate effective planning and engagement. The
ZIMSTATS Office carried a country profile published in 2009 which is not quiet convincing as detailed on the table below based
on the sources of data.
6.
7. A National Migration Strategy was carried out by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) which published a report in
2009. The detailed report attempted to provided comprehensive migration data although it appears the report concentrated its
findings in South Africa and included inconclusive secondary data representative of data from other parts of the world. The
report is authoritative and identified a number of key issues for the Diaspora community but lacked weighted data and statistics
mainly from parts outside the SADC region. The target population that is anticipated to contribute to the Diaspora bond issue is
domiciled in the developed countries such as Australia, UK, USA and of Europe and Asia.
(http://www.iomzimbabwe.org.zw/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_details&gid=10&Itemid=
3) The report attempted to show data about the Diasporas spatial distribution based on isolated reports quoted from a number
of authoritative sources but to not provide a comprehensive global perspective as it obtains today. The table below shows the
summary data:
Zimbabwe therefore needs to map out detailed information first about its Citizens Living Abroad with a high degree of precision
particularly those living in developed countries where there is inconclusive data due to the nature migration patterns, emulating
a similar exercise carried out by Australia in 2003 contained in a report published by Professor Graeme Hugo from Adelaide
University. See ( http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/pdf/aust_diaspora.pdf)
8. The thorny issue of weak institutional capacity in Parastatals, rampant corruption and lack of accountability needs to be tackled
to restore public confidence. Lack of effective oversight on the prudent operations of state enterprises which has seen some
CEOs earning more than 15% of a Parastatals revenue in-flows, at a time when such institutions are failing to pay wages to
more than 80% of its workforce including the lack of transparency in the accountability of Diamond revenues are some of the
current issues of public concern that to be tackled as well. (http://www.financialgazette.co.zw/clean-up-psmas-now/) These
become key issues of concern for public interest in being responsive to the calls to subscribe to Diaspora bond floatation and
entrusting these resources to these institutions. There is need to heal the rifts that have polarised relationships due to the
volatile political climate that has prevailed over the past decade. A lot of Diasporas still harbour bitter sentiments emanating
from previous political outbursts that have resulted in loss of mutual confidence between the State and the Diasporas. There is
need to research on the clarity and suitability of regulations in the respective host countries to gather and ascertain conformity
of conditions of the bonds with local enforcement laws across the globe for smooth operation of these bonds. .
The government is currently facing challenges of political insecurity due to the disputed July 31 polls that are yet to be
endorsed by most countries in the developed world and a major stumbling block to mending relations with multilateral
institutions. There is need to provide guarantees to policy consistence to reassure the Diasporas that previous decisions that
undermined the credibility of the banking sector following the unilateral decisions to collapse Foreign Currency Denominated
Accounts (FCA) by the Central Bank will not be repeated. (http://www.theindependent.co.zw/2006/07/21/pay-homelinkproceeds-in-forex-rbz-told/). The other policy issues that are of Diaspora concern regards challenges emanating from the
current liquidity crisis and how it is being managed. A number of indigenous owned banks are struggling to meet depositors’
demands and this casts a shadow of doubt on issues of credibility. (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-18/zimbabwebank-manager-assaulted-as-clients-fail-to-draw-cash-1-.html). Other key macro-economic management issues include
measures being taken to resolve the £11 billion debt crisis including the protracted illegal economic sanctions that are crowding
out government efforts to turn around the economy.
9. DIRECT LESSONS FROM THE DIASPORA HOMELINK SCHEME
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) set up a subsidiary company Homelink (Pvt) Ltd in 2004 to mobilise foreign currency
remittances and facilitate property acquisitions and development for Zimbabweans in the Diaspora, a package significantly
mirrors the Diaspora bonds. It is believed the conditions of this scheme were not properly thought out and based more on
limited assumptions that were more of a replication of the sub-prime mortgage deals that triggered the collapse of Fraddie Mae
in the US and triggered the financial housing cash crisis that ignited the global economic crisis in September 2007. As toxic
effects of this scheme sank poisonous fangs midway into its implementation, its venom shocked the product which was also
exacerbated by severe foreign currency shortages which hit the domestic market.
The RBZ compromised the credibility of the deal following a unilateral instruction to its associate MTOs to pay recipients under
this deal in local Zimbabwe currency when the Diasporas were compelled to only pay-off the loans in hard currency which in
turn accrued to the Central bank. The decision fuelled the parallel black market causing even more problems for the economy
as the Diasporas opted to deal with the more flexible and even more competitive black market. According to experts analysis,
the foreign currency exchange rate offered then by the RBZ was far too low to attract the Diaspora market and given that it was
also a fixed rate which was not responsive to volatile environment that unfolded as the ripple effects of the global economic
crisis were setting.
The scheme was dealt with a nail in the head in 2008 when the then Acting Minister of Finance Patrick Chinamasa announced
the government decision to discard use of the Zimbabwe dollar in preference of the US dollar as official tender. The turn of
events made the scheme unattractive leading to the decision in 2011 for the RBZ to ditch non-core quasi fiscal activities.
Although financial products under Homelink had been re-engineered to adapt to the volatile environment, a lot of damage had
been done to its reputation. A lot of properties under the scheme were repossessed from the Diaspora participants who felt
trapped in the devil's dungeon and unrealistic clauses which were part of the packages. It therefore goes without elaboration,
that there already exists painful experiences that have scarred both sides giving rise for the need to put more effort in gathering
intelligence data and engaging with the Diaspora to remove predatory tendencies and scheming the Diaspora community.
DIASPORA BOND PROPOSALS AND CONSIDERATIONS
The government through the Budget presented by Finance Minister Chinamasa, earlier this month expressed its interest in
engaging the Diaspora to fund some small scale hydro-electric schemes through issuance of Diaspora bonds in return for tax
and import duties concessions and participation in the indigenisation programme. In the spirit of transparency and democracy
as expounded in Zimbabwe’s new Constitution, it is perhaps advisable that meticulous efforts be made to consult and engage
the Diaspora to make an informed input into the complexity of what of form and shape the first Diaspora bond issue should
appear like. A one size fits all approach may not attract Diaspora interest taking into account a number prevailing factors as
discussed earlier. The offer on the table is only focused on hydro-electric schemes but needs to a have a broader outlook in my
view.
It is advisable and prudent to come up with a basket of unique projects covering different sectors that could be optional such as
housing, power generation, health facilities, upgrading of infrastructure, tourism development and transportation, etc. This gives
flexibility given access to opportunities differs across the globe as some areas may be ideal to use these instruments with
flexibility. It is also vital that a frame work be formulated that guarantees accountability, transparency and effective governance
necessary to enforce these contracts given the weak institutional capacity that currently exists.
The government needs to take this opportune moment to offer incentives that can guarantee long term engagement
mechanisms with the Diaspora. In mind, it should create conditions that encourage the Diasporas to register with and engage
with their respective embassies. This should also come with decentralisation of key services like a quick turnaround in the
processing and provision of key documents such as birth certificates and passports among others. The embassies need to be
also equipped to help Zimbabweans stranded in the Diaspora for whatever reason to provide a protector of last resort status in
times of difficulties to reduce cases of people dying either due to destitution and neglect. The government needs to foist and
demonstrate a culture of caring and genuine concern for its abroad to make this engagement worthwhile and not be construed
merely as a desperate measure to callously milk savings and resources from the Diaspora community in difficult times.
10. CONCLUSION
This paper discussed the rationale and potential of issuing Diaspora bonds as instruments of raising external development
finance drawing on experiences from Ethiopia. Ethiopia has so far issued two Diaspora bonds, the first one was unsuccessful
and the second one generated substantial interest in the Diaspora after suitable adjustments and consultations had been taken
into account. There is need to deal with challenges affecting Zimbabwe’s economy which discourage participation of the
Diaspora community to engage government in infrastructure development. There is need to engage the Diaspora and carry out
an exercise to determine their geographic location across the globe, as well as key data such as skills, occupations, earnings,
savings and investments and to promote engagement with embassies regularly for data consistency. Australia has carried out
such an exercise which can be a learning curve.
The government needs to deal with governance challenges such as rampant corruption, weak institutional capacity and
governance polarisation to foster cordial relations with the Diaspora community. There is need to consult the Diasporas on
optional projects that they may be interested in investing in and to formulate a framework that guarantees accountability,
transparency and capacity to manage the investments. Lessons from the Home link schemes should be a seriously considered
given that this is product that failed dismally, taking into account that there are no immediate signs of the economy stabilising in
the short to medium term.
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