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The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) welcomes you to the second discussion of a webinar series co-hosted with Southern Voice and the Institute of Development Studies: In Conversation With.
This series will provide a unique opportunity for researchers, international stakeholders and policymakers from around the world to connect and share evidence on the economic, social, and political challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, to inform polices to recover from the pandemic with more inclusive and equitable societies.
This second conversation will be led by Stephany Griffith-Jones and Shakira Mustapha on Wednesday, December 16th, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST time. This discussion is the first in a mini-series that will explore the macro-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the growing public debt in emerging economies.
Dr Mustapha will discuss the growing public debt in lower-income economies, its composition, and associated risks. Dr Griffith-Jones will discuss the need and recent initiatives for debt relief, to promote sustained recovery.
This will be followed by reactions from three experts, all participating in the IDRC-funded research initiative that addresses the socio-economic impacts of the pandemic:
After this, the room will open for questions and further discussion.
Seize this unique opportunity to engage with researchers and policymakers at the forefront of the socioeconomic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the global conversation.
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