Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 | 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Location: HQ2-03B-768B Lecture Room
OVERVIEW
Session Abstract: In recent years, the intertwined challenges of debt and climate change have increasingly been recognized as critical issues facing many countries in the Arab region. Various proposals have been put forward to address these dual crises, but a crucial question remains: Are these solutions adequate to meet the region's diverse needs, particularly given its varied political economies and levels of climate preparedness? This session will explore the sovereign debt landscape in the Arab region and critically examine key proposals, such as the UNESCWA Climate/SDGs Debt Swap Mechanism and existing Climate Resilient Debt Clauses. From a rights-based perspective, the session will assess whether these proposals can effectively address the region's debt and climate challenges.
SPEAKERS
• Moderator: Salma Hussein, Independent Expert and Researcher
Ahmad Awad, Director, Phenix Center for Economics and Informatics Studies
Niranjan Sarangi, Senior Economic Affairs Officer, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia
Hassan Sherry, Assistant Professor of Economics, Lebanese American University
Allison Holland, Assistant Director of the Strategy, Policy and Review Department, IMF
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