| When | Wednesday, 15 April 2026 Press conference: 2.00pm – 3:00pm (EDT) |
| Where | United Nations Foundation 1750 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. |
| Who | Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors from eligible developing countries:
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During the week of the IMF–World Bank Spring Meetings, the Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors of developing countries will launch the Borrowers’ Platform to improve their debt management capacity. The initiative is Member State-led, with UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) serving as the secretariat.
The Borrowers’ Platform was agreed by Member States at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (July 2025) under the Sevilla Commitment.
It addresses a gap in the international financial system, where developing countries remain underrepresented while creditor coordination has expanded.
The Platform will:
- Strengthen South–South cooperation and knowledge-sharing
- Provide technical and advisory support to borrowing countries
- Improve representation in global financial and debt discussions
- Enhance debt transparency and public debt management
- Support sustainable financing and development outcomes
- Send a positive market signal by strengthening debt-sustainability practices and improving data
The launch comes amid rising debt pressures across developing countries.
MEDIA ACCESS
Full media access will be granted for the press conference at 2:00 pm. Participation is subject to prior registration, either in person or online via a Zoom link, which will be shared on the morning of the press conference (upon confirmation of registration).
Due to limited space, media outlets are requested to send one representative in person only.
MEDIA CONTACTS
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