Paving the Way for Debt Relief: Strategic Collaboration Between the G20 Presidency and the FfD4
A webinar looking at current global debt relief initiatives and exploring strategies to address the financing needs of developing countries through the G20 Presidency and the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
What opportunities are there for debt relief through the South African G20 presidency and FfD4? Ahead of the first Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, this virtual roundtable discussed how to drive ambitious debt relief initiatives in 2025, focusing on two pivotal platforms: the G20 Presidency and the Fourth Financing for Development Conference.
Bringing together thought leaders, the discussion dived into innovative initiatives to address the urgent financing needs of developing countries. Key topics included concrete debt relief proposals, how global forums can collaborate to build momentum, navigating current geopolitical challenges, and exploring ways to unlock the fiscal space needed for sustainable development.
Moderator
- Anahí Wiedenbrüg, Sovereign Debt Lead, Economic, Law and Policy Program, International Institute for Sustainable Development
Speakers
- Danny Bradlow, South African Research Chairs Initiative Professor of International Development Law and African Economic Relations, University of Pretoria
- Martin Kessler, Executive Director, Finance for Development Lab
- Marina Zucker-Marques, Senior Academic Researcher, Global Economic Governance Initiative, Boston University
- Rodolfo Reta, Mexican Representative to the FfD4 Negotiations on Behalf of His Regional Grouping
