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Small island states in the Caribbean & Pacific face many similar challenges & vulnerabilities. At the Small States Forum during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings I presented Jamaica’s strategy for public financial management of natural disaster risk. #EconomicIndependence 🇯🇲

Today on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF meetings in Washington DC, ministers and high-level officials met to discuss the priorities of debtor countries on addressing debt-related challenges. #WBGMeetings

Debt crisis in #SIDS event at #WBGMeetings is ongoing. Tune in 👉 un.org/ohrlls/sites/w… to learn about Debt Sustainability Support Services championed by Antigua & Barbuda & Maldives Mission NY w/ IIED ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social UN-OHRLLS AOSIS @irishmissionun

Participating today in a meeting on "Debt Crisis in SIDS: A Call for Rapid Concerted Action as we look towards SIDS4". UN-OHRLLS Rabab Fatima UN DESA Sustainable Development World Bank IMF

At the panel on 'Debt Crisis in SIDS: A Call for Rapid Concerted Action as we look towards #SIDS4', Ambassador Ali Naseer Mohamed called for reducing borrowing costs, increased foreign investment, building State capacity for sustainable debt management. IMF World Bank

At this morning’s panel discussion organized by UN-OHRLLS on debt crisis in SIDS at the IMF World Bank #SpringMeetings. Solutions for debt crisis in #SIDS: 1. Expand economy with more FDIs 2. MDBs to scale-up lending at lower costs 3. Build State capacity in SIDS

The 2nd Meeting of the #Commonwealth Small States Advocacy Champions convened today on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC. Ministers discussed debt vulnerabilities and sustainable development strategies for small states. Read more ⬇️

Joined the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) to discuss bridging the climate finance gap. Emphasized the importance of incentivizing green portfolios and sovereign green bonds to promote a just transition. #WBGMeetings

#SIDS are highly vulnerable to #ClimateChange, an additional consequence being exacerbation of fiscal challenges with rising debt. The Commonwealth Secretariat helps unlock global climate finance, promotes innovative debt solutions & resilient partnerships thecommonwealth.org/news/blog-achi…

In Antigua and Barbuda for the Small Island Developing States Conference, António Guterres tells business leaders: small islands need investment, support and expertise of the private sector. un.org/sg/en/content/…

UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the closing of the 2024 SIDS Global Business Network Forum yesterday. Today - #SIDS4 begins ⬇️ Follow live buff.ly/4aDW6nZ

Minister Thoriq Ibrahim delivered the keynote address at the launching event of the SIDS Debt Sustainability Support Service on the margins of #SIDS4. Minister called for reform of the global financial architecture to enhance accessibility to finance. #MaldivesAtSIDS4 IIED

Greeting and Congratulating PM Gaston Browne for hosting UN-SIDS4 for ensuring resilient development for Small Island Developing States

At #SIDS4 this week, our Director Lilia Burunciuc led a discussion on bolstering resilience in small island developing states such as those in the #Caribbean. Meeting key partners, we explored how World Bank's support can enhance financial resources + advance blue economy in SIDS.

Alarming debt-burdens hinder #SIDS resilience to climate disasters. At the launching event of the Global SIDS Debt Sustainability Service, Co-Chairs and members of the Strategic Advisory Group discussed ways to empower SIDS for a sustainable future. #ComSecFinArch #UVI #IIED

At the #SIDS4 event "The Path Forward in the Operationalization of MVI in SIDS," we discussed using MVI to achieve better concessional finance access for #SIDS to address their unique challenges. #ComSec has contributed to and will continue to work in collaboration with #UN #MVI

High-level #ComSec side event at #SIDS4 featured SG Patricia Scotland & the Samoan PM. Ministers & partners from Fiji, Mauritius, Seychelles, UN & UNITAR joined discussions. We presented the #VCSS & emphasised collaborative action for #SIDS.

Strong collaboration at the #SIDS4 Global Business Network Forum in Antigua! Nations came together to explore partnerships for a sustainable future for SIDS. #SIDS #Business

The #Commonwealth Small States Office (#CSSO) in #Geneva and Dr Ruth Kattumuri recently hosted a briefing for diplomats on The Commonwealth's climate work, technical assistance and the Virtual Centre for Small States. Learn about our work with #SmallStates: bit.ly/4cpaiTb

As we mourn his passing, we know that the legacy of Ratan Tata - a real Ratna/gem, will live on through his countless valuable contributions and influence for people, society and the world. moneycontrol.com/news/business/…