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APR 22

Debt at the tipping point: warning signs and viable options

In this episode of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi and Martin Kessler explore what happens when a country begins to face mounting debt pressures. What are the early warning signs, and when does concern turn into crisis? The discussion also delves into the options available to heavily indebted countries – from restructuring to relief – and take a closer look at how the IMF’s Debt Sustainability Analysis shapes decisions along the way. Hosts & Guests Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. Martin Kessler is the Executive Director of the Finance for Development Lab. Previously, he worked as an economist in the Development Cooperation Directorate of the OECD, focusing on trends of development finance for developing countries, and debt risks in particular. Prior to this, Martin worked at the World Bank on development dynamics in East Asia, and held research positions at the Brussels-based economic think-tank Bruegel and the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington DC.Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Apr 22

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41 min
09/07/2023

Vivre dans un quartier populaire en attendant une rénovation urbaine

Le sociologue Charles Reveillere présente la thèse de sociologie qu'il a récemment soutenue. Il s'est focalisé sur les séquences d'attente de la rénovation urbaine. Il a travaillé sur ce qui se passe quand il ne se passe rien dans l'attente. C'est-à-dire que dans un espace populaire, les pouvoirs publics promettent une rénovation à venir qui ne se produira que 15 ou 20 ans plus tard parfois. Il s'est donc concentré sur la séquence qui sépare le moment où il y a une annonce qui est faite d'un projet à venir et le moment de sa mise en œuvre. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

09/07/2023

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18 min
FEB 25

Inside Africa’s debt toolkit

In this episode Paola Subacchi and Barthélemy Faye explore the shifting landscape of finance for development in Africa. As countries expand their access to capital markets and diversify funding sources, new financial tools are reshaping how debt is managed. At the forefront are debt swaps, which replace expensive debt with cheaper, more flexible financing – creating fiscal space while supporting critical development priorities. Hosts & Guests Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. Barthélemy Faye is a Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP His practice focuses on corporate and financial matters and Africa-related transactions, including energy and natural resources projects, financings, acquisitions and JVs, private equity, and sovereign debt.Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Feb 25

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39 min
FEB 11

Debt in a low-growth world

This episode features Paola Subacchi in conversation with former EU Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni. They explore how ageing, climate pressures and, more recently, defence spending are driving public debt higher, while growth remains elusive and interest rates stay relatively high. The discussion revisits Europe’s response to the sovereign debt crisis and Covid, before turning to a largely overlooked challenge in developing countries – “defaulting on development.” Paolo Gentiloni is Co-Chair of the UN Group of Experts to promote policy solutions to resolve the debt crisis in developing countries. From 2019 to 2024, Mr Gentiloni was European Commissioner for Economy. He served as Prime Minister of Italy from 2016 to 2018 and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (2013-2014). Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies.Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Feb 11

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43 min
APR 8

Mobilising capital for economic transformation in Latin America

Episode 13 of DebtTalks dives into how Latin America can unlock domestic finance to power - funding major infrastructure while supporting SMEs - to the rise of innovative tools like green and thematic bonds in the Caribbean, the episode explores what’s working across a diverse region.With debt costs squeezing fiscal space, the conversation highlights the urgent need for cheaper financing. It also underscores the importance of stronger multilateral cooperation - moving beyond siloed approaches - to scale impact and drive sustainable development.Paola Subacchi is Professor and Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po, and Professor of Political Economy of Europe at the University of Bologna. She is also a partner at Essential Economics, a London-based consultancy that advises governments, international organisations, and private companies. Sebastián Nieto-Parra is an Economist at the OECD Development Centre, where he works on the production of the annual report Latin American Economic Outlook. He also teaches economic policy of emerging markets at Sciences Po, Paris. His research interests include banking regulation, international finance and political economy in emerging countries. In particular, he has been researching the structure of the primary bond market. He has presented a number of his papers in various academia and policy-making oriented conferences. Before joining the OECD, Mr. Nieto-Parra was an Economist for Latin America at Santander Bank, Madrid. Production Paola Subacchi Coordination Nathalie Corvée Musique Nils Bertinelli Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Apr 8

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37 min
05/20/2025

Episode 14. Bridging development gaps: the role of public development banks ahead of the Seville Summit

How do public development banks work and how can they help mobilise financialresources to deliver global public goods? What can we expect from the 4thInternational Conference on Financing for Development, set to take place in Sevillefrom 30 June to 3 July 2025? Paola Subacchi speaks with Nicolas Picchiottino aboutharnessing finance to close bridge development gaps both between and withincountries.Hosts and GuestsPaola Subacchi is Professor of Political Economy, University of Bologna, and theIncoming Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po.Nicolas Picchiottino is the Secretary General of IDFC and the Head of PublicDevelopment Banks at AFD. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

05/20/2025

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42 min
10/21/2024

Jelani Cobb

Doctor Jelani Cobb is Dean of Columbia Journalism School, a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and board member for the American Journalism Project. His prioritization of access, diversity and democracy in journalism has led him to be @peabodyawards winner and @pulitzerprizes finalist. Historian and media specialist, Dean Cobb published books on a range of topics. He is a specialist in race/politics and writes for the New Yorker Magazine regularly. 📅 To follow “What keeps you up at night?”, a podcast interviewing international leaders, stay tuned, on all platforms.🌠⭐️✨Please leave us a comment and a 5-star rating.Don’t forget to subscribe, wherever you get your podcasts from, to access all new episodes.🎈Journalists: Marie Naudascher and Marine Séhan✒Students in Journalism: Naomi Stockley and Lorna Petty🎧Music: Theo Boulenger✨ Illustration: Marine Coutroutsios💡Based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

10/21/2024

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25 min
10/17/2023

Mia Mottley

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and lead Head of Government within Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with responsibility for the Single Market and Economy. 🔈📣What goes on in the heads of leaders faced with the world's major challenges? What keeps them up at night? How do they fall asleep when they have so much responsibility? How do they get to sleep when there is so much at stake? What gives them insomnia? ✨International leaders and decision makers are invited into the studios of the Sciences Po Journalism school. The interview is led by students from the Journalism and International Affairs program at Sciences Po Journalism school and PSIA, with the coordination of professional journalists. #upatnight is #ScPodcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume Production: Louie Média Journalists: Marie Naudascher and Marine Séhan Student journalists: Morgane Anneix, Lola Lopez Lungo, Michal Kubala et Sarah Miansoni Mixage : Dimitri Borit Music: Théo Boulenger Illustration: Marine Coutroutsios Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

10/17/2023

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13 min
03/04/2025

The Night One French Actress Re-ignited The French #MeToo Movement

🎬✨On February 28, 2020, the César ceremony, the French Oscars, takes place in the Salle Pleyel (Paris). But this year's ceremony is not like any other. Roman Polanski, a Franco-Polish director convicted of rape, including that of a 13-year-old girl, is nominated 12 times. 🔎 Just after midnight, he is announced as the winner of the Cesar for Best Director. Immediately afterwards, the famous French actress Adèle Haenel left the stage shouting "shame". French feminists have not forgotten this act, as it was a key moment for the #MeToo movement in France, bringing the issue of sexual and gender-based violence to the forefront, making it a true emblem of feminist struggle. Our guests: Céline Piques, spokesperson of the French feminist organization Osez le Féminisme Thierry Chèze, official voiceover for the César Awards @academiedescesar Pauline Barron and Yuna Miralles, members of the feminist collective NousToutes @noustoutesorg Patrick Fabre, director of @fifsaintjeandeluz and board member of César Awards @elianpeltier, journalist at The New York Times @sephorahaymann, member of the #MeToo Théâtre collective This episode was written, directed and produced by Grace Spiegel, Naomi Stockley, Fabrizo La Rocca and Emile Roger, under the supervision of Lorraine Besse. #upatnight is #ScPodcast based on an original idea by Alice Antheaume @alicanth Music : @theo.boulenger Illustration : @marinecoutroutsios Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

03/04/2025

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29 min
02/11/2025

Episode 8. Sovereign debt and financing for development

According to the International Monetary Fund, global debt increased from 229% of GDP in 2019 to 237% at the end of 2023 due to the pandemic, energy and food price spikes, and interest rates hikes by central banks in advanced countries. In Africa, the debt burden has become particularly severe. Half of African nations are now spending more on interest payments alone than on their public health budgets. This situation is unsustainable and disproportionally affects poorer countries.In this episode of DebtTalks, Paola Subacchi and Jean-Pierre Landau discuss the constraints imposed by rising debt levels and the policy trade-offs among pressing needs such as poverty relief and climate action.Hosts & Guests:- Paola Subacchi is Professor of Political Economy, University of Bologna, and the Incoming Chair in Sovereign Debt and Finance at Sciences Po. Previously she was at Queen Mary University of London, where she contributed to set up the Queen Mary Global Policy Institute, and at Chatham House (The Royal Institute of International Affairs) where she led the international economics research department.- Jean-Pierre Landau, professor at Sciences Po, is former Deputy Governor of Banque de France. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

02/11/2025

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38 min

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