Zambia became the first country to default on its sovereign debt as a result of Covid-19. What are the implications of this development in the context of the recently announced G20 initiative for a “Common Framework for Debt Treatments Beyond the DSSI”? Is Zambia a herald of things to come to other developing countries? How is the crisis affecting the lives and livelihoods of the Zambian people? Join us for a discussion on these issues.
Moderation:
- Iolanda Fresnillo (Eurodad).
Panelists:
- Tim Jones (Jubilee Debt Campaign UK),
- Muchimba S. Siamachoka (JCTR Zambia).
Respondents:
- Jason Braganza (Afrodad), Representative from the office of the UN Independent Expert on Foreign Debt
Organised by: JCTR, Afrodad, Eurodad, Jubilee Debt Campaign UK, Erlassjahr.