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Moody's Talks - Emerging Markets Decoded

Episode 19
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August 23, 2023

More emerging market sovereigns pursue debt-for-nature swaps to reduce debt burdens

Moody’s analysts discuss the growing use – and credit effect – of these transactions amid some sovereigns’ debt sustainability concerns and a need to invest in climate initiatives.

Speakers: Thorsten Nestmann, Senior Vice President - Group Credit Officer, Sovereigns and Christopher Bredholt, Vice President - Senior Credit Officer, Public Project and Infrastructure Finance, Moody's Investors Service

Host: Scott Phillips, Associate Managing Director – Emerging Markets, Moody’s Investors Service