In this episode Paola Subacchi and Thomas Melonio examine the future of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the likelihood of achieving them by 2030. They discuss how to navigate trade-offs and shape a realistic transition path – one that may be more manageable in the long term, but more complex in the short term. The conversation also highlights the critical need to ensure that developing countries are not left behind in accessing the opportunities provided by AI.

Hosts & Guests

Paola Subacchi is Professor of Political Economy, University of Bologna, and the Incoming Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po.

Thomas Melonio is Chief Economist at Agence Francaise de Development.

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In this episode of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi hosts Thomas Lambert for an in-depth conversation on recent cases of sovereign debt restructuring and how they have been managed. The discussion explores the complexities of bond markets, coordination challenges among creditors, the role of multilateral institutions in addressing debt distress, and the urgent need for affordable sources of capital.

Hosts & Guests

Paola Subacchi is Professor of Political Economy, University of Bologna, and the Incoming Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po.

Thomas Lambert is Managing Director of Lazard, Sovereign Advisory Group.

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How do public development banks work and how can they help mobilise financial
resources to deliver global public goods? What can we expect from the 4th
International Conference on Financing for Development, set to take place in Seville
from 30 June to 3 July 2025? Paola Subacchi speaks with Nicolas Picchiottino about
harnessing finance to close bridge development gaps both between and within
countries.

Hosts and Guests
Paola Subacchi is Professor of Political Economy, University of Bologna, and the
Incoming Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po.
Nicolas Picchiottino is the Secretary General of IDFC and the Head of Public
Development Banks at AFD.

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