In addition to pre-existing debt, island governments borrowed at historically high interest rates during the crisis COVID -19 to respond to years of stagnant economic activity. Given the low economic diversification, limited fiscal space, low opportunities for economic relief and high dependence on remittances, find out how the SDGs can play a role in supporting government debt, in conjunction with climate risk and the blue economy.
Small Island States, Climate Risk, Public Debt & the SDGs
Speakers:
Jason Scorce
Chair of the International Environmental Policy Program, Middlebury Institute of International Studies
Krishnan Narasimhan
Lead Specialist and Programme Manager for the Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme, UN Capital Development Fund
Sergio Tejero
Partnerships & Development Finance Officer, Joint SDGs Fund
Zaidy Afrin
SDGs and Blue Economy Partnerships Senior Liaison Officer for Island Governments
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