Debt relief & the Paris Club historical perspective | Overview of debt in Africa
19 May 2021 by Eurodad , Rémi Vilain , Jaime Atienza , Tirivangani Mutazu , Muchimba Siamachoka
The third session of the Debt Wednesday’s training course will introduce the concepts of debt relief, together with an historical perspective of the Paris Club. Participants will give a closer look to the debt situation in Africa.
Panelists
- Jaime Atienza, Global Debt Policy Lead, Oxfam International
- Rémi Vilain, Committee for the Abolition of Illegitimate Debt (CADTM)
- Tirivangani Mutazu, Senior Policy Analyst, Afrodad
Moderator: Muchimba Siamachoka, Programme Officer, Jesuit Centre for Theological Reflection (JCTR)
Timeline
00:00 introduction by Muchimba siamachoka
00:02:40 Remi Vilain’s presentation “Debt Relief and the Paris Club
Paris Club
This group of lender States was founded in 1956 and specializes in dealing with non-payment by developing countries.
historical perspective”
00:22:00 Jaime Atienza’s presentation on debt relief and the Paris Club
00:42:30 Q&A
00:56:07 Tirivangani Mutazu’s presentation “Overview of debt in Africa”
01:36:50 Q&A
Source: Eurodad
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