Developing Government Bond Markets: A Handbook

This handbook presents an overview of the major policy considerations for establishing a government securities market. It also offers a detailed description of the policy issues, including considerations for implementation. This handbook covers such topics as the linkages with money markets and monetary policy operations, policies needed to develop an issuing strategy, debt-management considerations to build credibility, and the reforms necessary to promote institutional investment. It includes bibliographic and website references along with a comprehensive glossary of terms related to securities markets.