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Thursday, 8 October 2020, 15:00 - 16:45 CEST
Virtual event via Zoom (dial-in instructions below)
With
Aksel Jakobsen, State Secretary for International Development, Norway
Carlos Lopes, High Representative for Partnerships with Europe, African Union
David Robinson, Deputy Director, African Department, The International Monetary Fund
Alain le Roy, Special Envoy of the President for the International Initiative on the COVID19 Response in Africa, France
Stefano Sannino, Deputy Secretary General for Economic and Global Issues, European External Action Service
Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), UN TBC
Albert Zeufack, Chief economist for Africa, The World Bank
Moderated by Theodore Murphy, Director, Africa Programme, ECFR, and Susi Dennison, Director, European Power Programme, ECFR
Dear colleague,
The European Council on Foreign Relations, the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, and the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes, are delighted to invite you to our high-level virtual roundtable on COVID19-related Debt in Africa on 8 October 2020, Thursday, at 15:00-16:45 CEST.
The economic knock-on effects of the COVID19 pandemic are severe all over the world but Africa is particularly exposed.
As governments’ ability to respond to the health emergency is partly determined by fiscal breathing space, the debt issue is an important aspect of the public health response. But also beyond the health aspect, the economic downturn itself carries dire consequences for Africa.
The April 2020 G20-Paris Club Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) provides some relief and fiscal breathing space. But it is due to expire in the end of 2020. An October 2020 G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting may provide an indication of next steps.
What are African expectations as to the way forward? How can Europe and International Financial Institutions best contribute? How does the debt issue factor into the Africa-Europe relationship?
This event aims to share an updated view from the African, European, and International Financial Institution perspective on the debt issue and to discuss innovative and actionable policy proposals for the way ahead.
It would be a pleasure to welcome you at this discussion.
Warmest regards,
ECFR, NUPI, and ACCORD
The debate is on the record. It will be recorded and published online after the event. The discussion will be held in English.
If you have questions, please contact Denica Yotova at denica.yotova@ecfr.eu
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