Sovereign debt remains a pressing development issue, particularly in light of the tightening global financial environment, post-pandemic recovery challenges and climate-linked fiscal vulnerabilities. This session will explore the legal dimensions of sovereign debt management and restructuring in Africa, focusing on practical strategies that governments and legal practitioners can adopt to navigate the evolving debt landscape.
Drawing on ALSF’s Sovereign Debt Management and Restructuring Guides, the session will bring together diverse experts—from government, international financial institutions, legal practitioners, financial advisers, and academia—to dissect best practices, lessons learned, and legal innovations for…

