Section outline

  • This short course will cover the global economic landscape, with a particular focus on its impact on developing economies. It will examine pressing challenges such as rising debt service costs and deteriorating debt sustainability, fiscal pressures, and the uneven effects of technological and geopolitical changes. Delegates will also hear about opportunities and challenges emerging from climate change, particularly for developing countries, and how these can be navigated to foster sustainable development. Through expert insights and discussions, participants will be better equipped to navigate complex economic environments and contribute to the formulation of policies that promote resilience, the green transition and equitable growth, while paying attention to fiscal and policy space.

     At the end of this course, delegates will have gained knowledge of:

    • The current global macroeconomic landscape.
    • Strategies to address debt sustainability and fiscal challenges.
    • Opportunities and challenges presented by climate change.
    • Innovative financing mechanisms and how debt can be managed and addressed.