SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Debt restructuring talk targets private creditors
While the G20 advocate for a recalibration of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s pandemic management support, reforms and more comprehensive solutions to debt problems remain a medium-term prospect. Yet in the hardest hit countries, pressure on private creditors to pa… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail Password […]
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: IMF SDRs – trickle-down or redistribution?
The International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s general allocation of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) remains inadequate vis-a-vis the region’s external financing needs. Yet, the debate on how rich countries can transfer SDRs to countries in greater need has been dragging on for mon… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Third pandemic wave hits hardest
Sub-Saharan Africa remains in the grip of a fresh Covid-19 wave stretching health services and forcing some governments to re-impose at least limited restrictions. Following major supply disruption in Q2, the region’s vaccine pipeline for the remainder of 2021 has improved… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: Eurobond Political Risk Monitor
Our Eurobond Political Risk Monitor, presented in the attached table, provides a go-to guide to the main political and policy issues in 17 sub-Saharan African (SSA) sovereigns that have issued Eurobonds as of July 2021. In this edition, our’Spotlights’ section looks at how intern… Become a member to read the rest of this article