Download or read book Developing a local currency government Bond market in an emerging economy after COVID-19 written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2022-12-01 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication explores how a local currency government bond market is vital to strengthen economic recovery from COVID-19. It focuses on the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, as its market is exposed to many challenges also faced by other developing countries. It examines how this nation can benefit from the experiences of its neighbors in the Asian Bond Markets Initiative: the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, plus the People’s Republic of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ASEAN+3). The publication highlights the essential building blocks for developing an efficient government bond market with sound cash and debt management.