Connecting fragility and finance: debt swaps for transforming food systems
13 November 202512:30 - 14:00(CET)
Following the side event organised by the Zero Hunger Coalition and the DRC at the UNFSS+4, the Coalition invites you to continue the discussion through a new webinar in English and French.
This webinar, taking place on Thursday, 13 November 2025, from 12:30 to 14:00 WAT / CET, is organised by the Humanitarian, Peace, and Development Nexus Coalition, the Zero Hunger Coalition, the Netherlands Food Partnership, and the Shamba Centre for Food & Climate.
The session will explore how debt swap mechanisms can contribute to the transformation of food systems in fragile contexts by creating fiscal space and supporting national development priorities.
English & French interpretation available.
AGENDA
- Opening remarks & framing by Hon. Jérémy Lissouba, the African Food Systems Parliamentary Network (AFSPaN)
- World Food Programme – Debt swaps and food systems financing
- World Bank – Structuring debt swaps and the Global Hub initiative
- Government of Zambia – Country experience in debt-for-development arrangements
- Reflections & dialogue: National Convenors and Ms Attiya Waris, UN Independent Expert on Foreign Debt
