About the Event

More than three billion people live in countries where debt payments exceed spending on healthcare and education. The Covid-19 Pandemic exposed deep debt vulnerabilities in developing economies, leading to debt defaults. Today, rising interest rates, geopolitical tensions, disrupted trade, and climate change intensify these challenges.

This seminar explores the political economy of sovereign debt and asks: Is the international community equipped to manage growing default risks, or is reform needed? By examining proposals from governments, civil society, and academia, we will consider how to create a more sustainable and transparent global debt system.

About the Speaker

Leo Fabbri has led UK Export Finance's (UKEF) Sovereign Debt Sustainability and Restructuring team since 2020. Leo represents UKEF at the Paris Club, supporting the UK's Head of Delegation (HM Treasury) in policy discussions and sovereign debt restructuring negotiations. Leo also led the development of UKEF's natural disaster clauses and enhanced the UK's debt transparency through regular sovereign lending reports.

Lunch will be provided. Please email globe@warwick.ac.uk if you have dietary requirements.

This is a hybrid event, see event website for details about joining online.

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