Risk Management in Developing Countries

Download or read book Risk Management in Developing Countries written by Stijn Claessens and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern risk management techniques can help countries avoid the financial risks that affect future cash flows and long-term plans. They provide a hedge against profit fluctuations caused by changes in interest rates, exchange rates, and commodity prices. This easy-to-use guide examines the risk management tools developing countries have used successfully, including futures, options, forward contracts, commodity swaps, commodity bonds, commodity linked loans, currency rate swaps, and interest rate swaps. An action plan explains how to use the techniques wisely to avoid costly mistakes. It also describes the economic management and financial regulations countries must have in place before adopting any risk management techniques.