Country platforms in the context of rising sovereign debt levels

Country Platforms Amid Rising Sovereign Debt

Country platforms must be designed to fit each nation's fiscal realities. By promoting growth, widening access to capital markets, and improving financing terms, they can enhance debt sustainability. This working paper offers recommendations for countries and international partners to create platforms that strengthen debt management.

Addressing Climate Change and Investment Needs

The impacts of climate change are intensifying worldwide. Countries facing difficulties require substantial investments to shift to clean energy and adapt to the changing environment. Financing sustainable, low-carbon development is crucial but must avoid adding to the debt strain of vulnerable countries.

Function and Design of Country Platforms

Country platforms enable nations to implement their priorities for sectoral transformation with international aid. Well-designed platforms that stimulate growth or boost resilience can promote debt sustainability in the short and long term. However, current platforms mainly rely on new debt.

Importance of Fiscal Integration in Platform Development

As more countries develop their own platforms, it is essential to fully incorporate fiscal assessments into their design to ensure effective and sustainable debt management.

"If they are well-designed, delivering growth or enhancing resilience, they can support debt sustainability across both short and long terms."

Author's summary: Effective country platforms tailored to fiscal conditions and integrating climate and fiscal policies are vital for sustainable growth and managing rising sovereign debt levels.

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ODI: Think change ODI: Think change — 2025-11-05

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