Browsing Series de la CEPAL by Subject "DEBT RELIEF"

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Caribbean development report: A perusal of public debt in the Caribbean and its impact on economic growth

McLean, Sheldon | Charles, Don (2018-01-31)

This paper examines the genesis and evolution of debt and debt overhang in the Caribbean with individual case studies, to extract lessons and make broad recommendations with regard to appropriate mechanisms and policy measures that can be implemented to reduce the debt burden of the subregion. The econometric model utilized in the paper has shown ...
Promoting debt sustainability to facilitate financing sustainable development in selected Caribbean countries: A scenario analysis of the ECLAC debt for climate adaptation swap initiative

McLean, Sheldon | Tokuda, Hidenobu | Skerrette, Nyasha | Pantin, Machel (2020-01-31)

In light of the high debt burden impacting Caribbean economies ECLAC has been pursuing an initiative designed to reduce the debt burden and advance sustainable development. The strategy has evolved over time and there is now agreement on an approach designed to bring financial resources to the Caribbean for resilience building while still emphasizing ...