The Paris Club’s choice to forgive 99% of Somalia’s $2 billion debt marks a massive step in global debt relief. This relief is crucial for Somalia, as the debt burden hindered its economic growth and service delivery in education and health. The IMF and World Bank revealed that Somalia will save $4.5 billion in debt […]
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