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Chart of the Week: Why Multilateral Development Banks Need to Participate in Debt Relief

The lack of meaningful engagement from all creditor classes has undermined the effectiveness of the Group of 20’s Common Framework in providing significant debt relief. Our “Chart of the Week” shows why the role of multilateral development banks in particular deserves special attention.

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How Brazil’s G20 Presidency Could Break the Vicious Cycle of Debt and Inequality

As president of the G20, Brazil should propose a discussion on broad debt relief for developing countries and the inclusion of all creditors in renegotiations.

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Navigating Global Challenges in 2024: Opportunities for Collaboration and Progress on Debt Relief and Climate Change

As the new year unfolds, global dynamics are set for pivotal shifts, with high-profile elections and important forums shaping the international stage – and influencing how the world addresses mounting sovereign debt, climate change, and social inequality. Here is an outlook on some of the most critical course-setting events in the months to come.

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Mixed Results at COP28: Substantial Progress, Amidst Accumulating Challenges

The spotlight at this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) was firmly on the Global Stocktake, tasked with evaluating the advancements made under the 2015 Paris Agreement. Yet, what developments have taken place in Dubai with regard to the debt crisis?

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Locked in Crisis: Why Malawi Can’t Achieve Meaningful Debt Restructuring

In the midst of a complex web of crises, Malawi is facing a debt restructuring process that does not address the depth of its challenges. To embark on a path to sustainable development and economic recovery, countries like Malawi need a holistic approach that takes into account all aspects of their economic and social realities – and includes all creditor classes.

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Video: Explaining the Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery Proposal

The countries of the Global South have contributed little to climate change. But they are particularly vulnerable to its impacts. Now, as a result of COVID-19, high interest rates and climate-related disasters, debt levels in the Global South have skyrocketed. As a consequence, a triple crisis of debt, climate change and lost development is emerging. How can highly indebted developing countries respond to these challenges?

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Winner Takes All – Twice: How Bondholders Triumph, Before and After Debt Restructuring

Following the 2023 International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Marrakech, more details on the debt negotiation of Zambia and Suriname have surfaced. Among the intricate negotiations, one group appears to have emerged victorious, time and time again – bondholders.

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Debunking Misconceptions: How Multilateral Development Banks Can Safely and Effectively Participate in Debt Relief Efforts

Despite the precedent set by the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative, the notion of involving multilateral development banks (MBDs) in debt relief continues to evoke skepticism and apprehension. DRGR Researcher Marina Zucker-Marques demystifies the topic of MDBs and debt relief, showing why their inclusion is not merely desirable but entirely achievable.

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The Annual Meetings: A Missed Opportunity to Provide a Systemic Response to a Systemic Problem

For the first time in fifty years, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group convened on the African continent. Here are the main developments regarding the debt crisis from the Annual Meetings in Marrakech.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive Recovery

Find answers to frequently asked questions on the debt crisis, the DRGR proposal and how to guarantee sustainable development.

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Multilateral Development Banks Need to be Involved in Debt Relief Efforts – Here’s How It Would Work

A new report by the Debt Relief for a Green and Inclusive (DRGR) Project explains why MDBs must be included in debt relief efforts, estimates their fair share of the burden and explores policy alternatives to preserve their high credit ratings.

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The September of Summits

The Africa Climate Summit (ACS) and the Finance in Common Summit (FiC) held in September reflected a growing momentum in the discussion of the climate-debt nexus. Even though commitments from traditional donor countries and institutions still fall short of the pressing issues at hand, emerging forums inject fresh perspectives and a new sense of urgency.