EPISODE · Mar 23, 2023 · 32 MIN
Needed: New Thinking about Africa’s Debt Burden
from New Thinking for a New World - a Tallberg Foundation Podcast · host Tällberg Foundation
In this podcast, explore the potential of Africa and the obstacles it faces, including too much debt and a history of mismanagement. With 24 out of 54 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing severe debt problems, growth and development may be impeded. Is debt cancellation still the answer, or is it time for a new approach? Join the discussion with Bright Simons, a Ghanaian researcher and policy activist, to find out.
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In this podcast, explore the potential of Africa and the obstacles it faces, including too much debt and a history of mismanagement. With 24 out of 54 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa experiencing severe debt problems, growth and development may be impeded. Is debt cancellation still the answer, or is it time for a new approach? Join the discussion with Bright Simons, a Ghanaian researcher and policy activist, to find out.
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