Debt-Pro Strategy Analyst - Version 2000 Enhancements
a. General topics
- What is the difference between Trial and Standard
versions of Debt-Pro ?
- What is the difference between IMF and Commercial
versions of the Strategy Analyst ?
- What is the difference between Strategy Analyst and
Portfolio Manager modules ?
- How can I get trained on the use of Debt-Pro ?
b. Technical topics
- How can I upgrade my Debt-Pro software from the Web ?
- How can I share scenario files with the IMF and the
World Bank ?
- What are the input data requirements of the three
Debt-Pro modules ?
- What are the key outputs of the three Debt-Pro modules ?
- What software protection features are used by Debt-Pro ?
Leaving aside the cost issue, there is only one difference between
the Trial and Standard versions of Debt-Pro. This difference is related to the delivery of
the software. It is not related to the software itself. The software used between the
Trial and Standard versions is the same. When it comes to the delivery of the software,
the Trial version is created to expire 30 days after the installation date. The Standard
version is created with no expiration date. However, based on specific requirements and
circumstances, both the Trial and Standard versions can be created for any desired length
of time. The expiration date of the software is controlled from outside the software, not
from within. As a result, the same identical copy of the program can be delivered to run
for 30 days; without any limit; or for any length of time that makes sense based on
specific requirements. In conclusion, the only difference between the Trial and Standard
versions of Debt-Pro is in the delivery of the software. No differences exist in the
software itself.
During the delivery phase, in addition to being able to control the length of time that
the software will function, the availability of various functions of the software can also
be controlled. Therefore, the same copy of the program can be delivered to function fully
(i.e. all functions enabled) or, some functions can be selectively disabled. For example,
under some circumstances, the Trial version can be delivered to the end-users with
disabled data import function. When this option is disabled, the users of the Trial
version are only able to analyze the sample data sets provided during the installation
process. This is usually done when the purchaser is only interested in getting a basic
idea of the Debt-Pro software. A second example of this selective availability of the
functions is related to the language selection. Debt-Pro is available in several
languages. The software used for all these languages is the same. But, at delivery time,
only the appropriate language(s) are enabled. The rest of the languages are disabled.
You can find out more about the Trial version in our Trial Version page.
In the user community, the version of the Analyst software used by the IMF and the
World Bank is known as the "IMF version". The version used by various countries
is know as the "Commercial version". There are important differences between
these versions. The commercial version includes all of the functions that are found in the
IMF version. By contrast, the commercial version includes some additional functions that
are not present in the IMF version. These are:
In summary, the IMF version of the Analyst is a subset of the Commercial version. It is
a specialized version that concentrates only on HIPC analysis, while the Commercial
version can be used to satisfy a broader set of analysis. For the functions that are
common to both versions (i.e. external public debt and BOP gap financing) the required
inputs, the scenario assumptions, and the results obtained are identical. Based on user
feedback, occasionally functions are added or deleted from the two versions. Typically, a
new function is first created in the IMF version, with a lot of guidance and input from
the IMF staff. Eventually, these new functions are introduced in the commercial version
too.
Scenario files created using these versions can be easily shared through the use
of Export and Import commands. The IMF version users (the IMF and World Bank staff) can
export their assumptions and give a copy to the country officials. Similarly, the country
officials can export their scenario assumptions and give a copy to the IMF and the World
Bank staff. The formats of the Data files between the two versions are identical.
Therefore, the input data exchange is very simple and does not require any special
attention. Note however that the data coverage of the commercial version is wider. When
necessary, this shared single format can be used to capture private and domestic debt
data, as well as, detailed government budget data and various social indicators. The
presence of these additional data sets in the data file does not create any problems, when
the input data is used in conjunction with the IMF version. Any unused data sets are
simply ignored.
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