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Public Burden, Private Gain: Debt "relief" from private lenders

Despite the steep rise in privately-held public debts, the debt relief offered by the G20 and rich countries–the Debt Service Suspension Initiative and the Common Framework– lacked binding commitment to include these in the initiative. As lenders and as borrowers, the private sector plays an integral part in the current debt architecture. What does this mean to debt justice campaigners pursuing system-changing solutions and deep, wide debt cancellation? Do they generate illegitimate debts? What steps do we need to take?

Date:

Tuesday
21 June 2022
12:00 AM

End Date:

Tuesday
21 June 2022
02:00 AM

The Covid-19 crisis: Portal or dead end? - Eurodad Policy Forum 2021 Opening Webinar

The prolonged Covid-19 crisis has exacerbated inequalities between countries, social groups as well as gender inequality. The pandemic continues to strain the capacities of many countries, particularly of those with already high levels of debt at the start of the pandemic, those most vulnerable to climate change, and those with weak health systems and public investment in social safety nets. This has made the discussion about a post-Covid, climate- and gender-just and equitable world more complex.

Date:

Monday
22 November 2021
06:00 AM

End Date:

Monday
22 November 2021
07:30 AM

Cancel the Debt for Climate Justice

JDC Oct 27 Cancel the debt for climate justice


Wednesday, October 27, 2021

20:30 Nairobi, 23:00 Delhi, 18.30 London


On the eve of COP26 join us to hear from climate and debt activists from around the world on why we must Cancel the debt for climate justice.

Date:

Wednesday
27 October 2021
12:00 AM

End Date:

Wednesday
27 October 2021
09:00 AM

Online Expert Panel: Sharing Responsibilities As Well As Benefits? The Global Debt Crisis and the Role Of Private Creditors

The results of the G20 initiatives to relieve the debt of the Global South, which has been hard hit economically by the pandemic, are sobering. Many eligible countries are reluctant to enter into negotiations. They fear that debt relief will cut off their long-term access to private capital markets and cause them to lose the confidence of private investors. These concerns have been reinforced by creditors, especially from the private sector. And the G20?

Date:

Thursday
28 October 2021
01:00 PM

End Date:

Thursday
28 October 2021
02:30 PM