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As part of UNESCO’s #FundEducation series, I supported UNESCO to explore the potential of debt-for-education swaps as a complementary innovative financing tool to help unlock predictable, multi-year funding for education. The research has resulted in a set of guidelines that can support policymakers and development partners to implement debt swaps, building on lessons learned from case studies.
In this podcast, produced by RESI at ODI-Global, I speak with impact investors at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice on the opportunities and challenges associated with investing in the ocean in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
I worked with the OECD Sustainable Ocean for All initiative to develop a guidance document on aid for SDG 14
The climate crisis is exacerbating debt sustainability challenges in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). With projections of increasing loss and damage in SIDS due to both extreme weather and slow-onset events, these debt problems are likely to continue and intensify. This study explores why levels of debt are particularly high in (some) SIDS, the challenges that this presents, and the different practices and policies that they have adopted to pursue – and attain – debt sustainability.
I worked with Future Earth Ltd in a global first to design a blended finance window for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda's SIRF Fund.
I spoke at the Global Ethical Finance Initiative's ASEAN 2023 Summit which tackled the theme of transition, exploring how financial institutions can support Southeast Asian economies in their transition towards net zero.
At COP26 in Glasgow, we explored how to accelerate investment in nature-based solutions
On World No Tobacco Day, Scotland’s finance sector can show leadership by stopping its investments in tobacco companies
As the COVID-19 crisis worsens SDG financing gaps, could debt-for-health swaps provide an additional way in which more resources for healthcare systems could be made available while also reduce high debt burdens?
Public sector lenders should take the lead in pioneering innovative loan contracts that allow borrowers to better respond to crises like the coronavirus pandemic
I interview key leaders in sustainable finance on the evolution of the ethical finance market.
I'm delighted to announce I've joined Development Initiatives as a Fellow. Read my introductory blog in which I talk about making development finance fit for purpose in a changing world...
As the market for tobacco leaf gradually declines, innovative financing offers a window of opportunity to help small farmers in Zambia transition to better, alternative livelihoods...
Responsible investment is growing. But there are questions about its impact on achieving sustainable development.
Gail Hurley 