Finance for Development Lab
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A think-tank hosted at CEPREMAP in Paris working on #development #finance // Think-tank hébergé par le CEPREMAP, à Paris, sur la finance du développement
This research emphasizes the need for nuanced interpretations of SSA ratings. A must-read for anyone in African economics & finance. Dive into the full paper here👇
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#Africa #SovereignRatings
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#Africa #SovereignRatings
Tracing the Drivers of SSA’s Low Sovereign Credit Ratings
Tracing the Drivers of Sub-Saharan Africa's Low Sovereign Credit Ratings By Tatiana Lysenko Sovereign credit ratings are crucial to Sub-Saharan Africa's
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September 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
This research emphasizes the need for nuanced interpretations of SSA ratings. A must-read for anyone in African economics & finance. Dive into the full paper here👇
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#Africa #SovereignRatings
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#Africa #SovereignRatings
Key Finding #2: ✅ The paper finds NO statistical evidence that S&P consistently biases SSA sovereign ratings upward or downward after accounting for key factors. This highlights the complexity of rating SSA. #CreditRisk #EmergingMarkets
September 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Key Finding #2: ✅ The paper finds NO statistical evidence that S&P consistently biases SSA sovereign ratings upward or downward after accounting for key factors. This highlights the complexity of rating SSA. #CreditRisk #EmergingMarkets
Key Finding #1: ✅ Slow-moving structural indicators (GDP per capita & institutional quality) are the MOST important rating drivers, alongside fiscal & external vulnerabilities #EconomicPolicy #Investment
September 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Key Finding #1: ✅ Slow-moving structural indicators (GDP per capita & institutional quality) are the MOST important rating drivers, alongside fiscal & external vulnerabilities #EconomicPolicy #Investment
Why are these ratings so important? 🤔 Sovereign credit ratings are vital to SSA's financial landscape, but debates rage over their accuracy and fairness. This paper dives deep into the structural factors at play.
September 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Why are these ratings so important? 🤔 Sovereign credit ratings are vital to SSA's financial landscape, but debates rage over their accuracy and fairness. This paper dives deep into the structural factors at play.
Link to Paper 👇
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Embedding Resilience in Eurobonds for Low-Income Borrowers
Embedding Resilience in Eurobonds for Low-Income Borrowers: Options for their Design and Introduction By Starla V. Griffin In this paper, Starla V.
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July 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Innovative solutions like climate-resilient debt clauses can enhance LICs' financial resilience.
👇Download our latest paper to read more on this topic (link in comments). #SovereignDebt #Eurobonds #DevelopingCountries #SustainableFinance #ClimateResilience
👇Download our latest paper to read more on this topic (link in comments). #SovereignDebt #Eurobonds #DevelopingCountries #SustainableFinance #ClimateResilience
July 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Innovative solutions like climate-resilient debt clauses can enhance LICs' financial resilience.
👇Download our latest paper to read more on this topic (link in comments). #SovereignDebt #Eurobonds #DevelopingCountries #SustainableFinance #ClimateResilience
👇Download our latest paper to read more on this topic (link in comments). #SovereignDebt #Eurobonds #DevelopingCountries #SustainableFinance #ClimateResilience
Key takeaways:✅ Conventional Eurobonds can cause resource leakage, divert funds from crucial investments.
✅ LICs need sustainable financing aligned with SDGs, but face obstacles.
✅ Better governance & transparency can lower costs & boost investor confidence.
✅ LICs need sustainable financing aligned with SDGs, but face obstacles.
✅ Better governance & transparency can lower costs & boost investor confidence.
July 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Key takeaways:✅ Conventional Eurobonds can cause resource leakage, divert funds from crucial investments.
✅ LICs need sustainable financing aligned with SDGs, but face obstacles.
✅ Better governance & transparency can lower costs & boost investor confidence.
✅ LICs need sustainable financing aligned with SDGs, but face obstacles.
✅ Better governance & transparency can lower costs & boost investor confidence.
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#EmergingMarkets #GlobalFinance #PrivateCapital #EconomicGrowth #Investments #FinanceTrends #Prudential #Regulation
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#EmergingMarkets #GlobalFinance #PrivateCapital #EconomicGrowth #Investments #FinanceTrends #Prudential #Regulation
The $4 trillion question: what is the impact of prudential regulation?
By Sima Kammourieh and Jules Devie Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) continue to face significant economic and financial challenges. The
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July 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🔍 Global uncertainties—US trade policies, potential rate hikes—complicate the picture.💡With tight public funds & rising investment needs, private capital flows are increasingly important. 📊 Our 20-year data shows a shift from bank loans to bonds for external financing.
July 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🔍 Global uncertainties—US trade policies, potential rate hikes—complicate the picture.💡With tight public funds & rising investment needs, private capital flows are increasingly important. 📊 Our 20-year data shows a shift from bank loans to bonds for external financing.
🔍 Read the full paper for insights on harnessing guarantees to mobilize private capital for climate action! Link to Paper 👇
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#ClimateFinance #BlendedFinance #PrivateInvestment
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#ClimateFinance #BlendedFinance #PrivateInvestment
July 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🔍 Read the full paper for insights on harnessing guarantees to mobilize private capital for climate action! Link to Paper 👇
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#ClimateFinance #BlendedFinance #PrivateInvestment
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#ClimateFinance #BlendedFinance #PrivateInvestment
With strategic design and collaboration among MDBs, DFIs, and agencies, we can maximize leverage and attract more private investments. Addressing legal, political, and pipeline barriers is crucial.
July 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
With strategic design and collaboration among MDBs, DFIs, and agencies, we can maximize leverage and attract more private investments. Addressing legal, political, and pipeline barriers is crucial.
Guarantees help reduce risks—performance, tech, liquidity—and improve project bankability. Yet, they represent only about 4% of multilateral development bank commitments, with limited access in lower-income countries.
July 11, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Guarantees help reduce risks—performance, tech, liquidity—and improve project bankability. Yet, they represent only about 4% of multilateral development bank commitments, with limited access in lower-income countries.
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#GlobalEconomy #EmergingMarkets #DebtManagement #SustainableFinance #InvestingInGrowth #DebtRestructuring #SovereignDebt #DevelopmentFinance #FfD4 #DebtCrisis
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#GlobalEconomy #EmergingMarkets #DebtManagement #SustainableFinance #InvestingInGrowth #DebtRestructuring #SovereignDebt #DevelopmentFinance #FfD4 #DebtCrisis
Debt Pressures Continue Unabatted
Emerging markets face a shift from low interest rates to increased capital flight, affecting investor confidence and stability. Learn how global coordination and quick debt restructuring can help mana...
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July 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Examples like #Barbados vs. #SriLanka and #Kenya vs. #IvoryCoast show that credible, swift debt restructuring—based on transparency, trust, and coordinated effort—can be an effective solution.
July 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Examples like #Barbados vs. #SriLanka and #Kenya vs. #IvoryCoast show that credible, swift debt restructuring—based on transparency, trust, and coordinated effort—can be an effective solution.
Sometimes, defaulting might be the way to restore access—a coordinated global response is needed. #SovereignDebt
July 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Sometimes, defaulting might be the way to restore access—a coordinated global response is needed. #SovereignDebt
Capital is flowing to safe havens, hurting emerging markets. Confidence is shaky. IMF & multilateral institutions are boosting funds. But many countries still face tariffs, fragility, debt pressures. #DebtManagement
July 4, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Capital is flowing to safe havens, hurting emerging markets. Confidence is shaky. IMF & multilateral institutions are boosting funds. But many countries still face tariffs, fragility, debt pressures. #DebtManagement
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Sovereign Debt Restructuring after Seville | By Daniel Reichert-Facilides
Sovereign Debt Restructuring after Seville A Closer Look at paragraph 50 of the FfD4 Outcome Document Joan Oger via Unsplash By Daniel Reichert-Facilides
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July 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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