Beyond Debt Rules: Designing flexible fiscal frameworks for debt sustainability
In this online event, IISD debt experts present their latest research and highlight strategies for governments in emerging markets to strengthen fiscal frameworks while balancing public investment with long-term sustainability. The discussion continues with a panel of policymakers, academics, and leading think tank representatives who bring diverse perspectives to the challenge of building debt sustainability.
Emerging markets and developing economies are entering a new wave of fiscal stress. Rising debt servicing costs, shrinking fiscal space, and increasing financing needs put pressure on governments’ ability to support public investment while maintaining debt sustainability.
IISD’s newly launched report, “Design Choices for Debt Sustainability”, offers practical guidance for countries to adapt their fiscal rules to this context.
This webinar:
- Presents the report’s key findings and design choices that can strengthen fiscal frameworks for debt sustainability.
- Highlights actionable policy recommendations and discusses how governments can tailor these approaches to their contexts.
- Shares perspectives and experiences from senior policymakers, academics, and multilateral institution representatives.
The discussion is moderated by Anahí Wiedenbrüg, Lead of the Debt Program at the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Panelists include:
- Jeromin Zettelmeyer, Director, Bruegel
- Mohammed Amin Adam, Member of Parliament and former Minister of Finance, Ghana
- Monica de Bolle, Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International Economics
- Fernando Morra, Associate, Sovereign Debt Program, International Institute for Sustainable Development
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