Research – Discussion Papers | United Nations Development Programme

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Strengthening South-South and Triangular Cooperation for People and Planet, Volume II

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Gender analysis of the energy sector in the Republic of Moldova

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Where Are the Women? A Look at Gender Representation at Serbian Tech Events (2017–2024)

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Understanding and Preparing for Sovereign Ratings Committee Outcomes

This paper provides a practitioner's account of how rating committees operate and offers guidance on how governments can prepare effectively for committee deliberations and outcomes.

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Sovereign Credit Ratings and Eurobond Yields in Africa: Transmission Mechanisms, Market Amplification and Policy Levers

This paper examines how the relationship between sovereign credit ratings and Eurobond yields varies across market conditions and country circumstances, drawing on the experience of African…

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The Influence of Credit Ratings on the Cost of Capital for Rated African Countries

This paper analyzes the empirical relationship between rating actions and bond yields across multiple African sovereigns, examining the channels through which ratings shape borrowing costs.

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Towards an African Regional Credit Rating Agency: Lessons from Existing Regional and Local Agencies

This paper surveys the comparative experience of regional and developing-country rating institutions — including GCR, Bloomfield, WARA, ARC, and CariCRIS — and draws lessons for proposals to…

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Unlocking Trapped Capital: The Role of Credit Ratings Agencies

This paper examines how credit rating agencies and the broader rating ecosystem shape the flow of capital to African economies, and identifies pathways for unlocking financing that current…

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Demystifying the Sovereign Ratings Committee: Practical Tips for African Officials

This paper offers practical guidance for African officials engaging rating agencies, drawing on extended scenarios that illustrate effective and ineffective engagement at key stages of the rating…