Tag: Debt Sustainability
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Government Borrowings Surge in November 2025: Domestic Debt Rise
Overview: A 75% jump in November borrowings The Philippine government posted a sharp uptick in borrowings in November 2025, increasing by 75 percent year-on-year. Data released by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) show that the surge was driven primarily by a heavier reliance on domestic debt, with foreign exchange-dependent borrowings playing a smaller role…
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Ethiopia’s 2026 Growth Outlook: 7.3% Amid Political and Financial Risks
Ethiopia’s 2026 Growth Forecast Faces Political and Financial Hurdles Ethiopia is projected to be among the world’s fastest-growing economies in 2026, with a FocusEconomics consensus foreseen at about 7.3% growth. The positive outlook reflects ongoing structural reforms, public investment, and a gradual recovery in key sectors. However, the path forward is not without significant headwinds.…
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What the 2026 Budget Means for Ghana’s Future, Bagbin Details
Overview: Bagbin’s Vision for 2026 Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has underscored that the 2026 budget should be more than a routine financial plan—it must be a strategic instrument to reshape Ghana’s economy and lessen the country’s reliance on external support. Speaking at a Post-Budget Workshop in Accra on November 15, 2025, Bagbin emphasized that…
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Pakistan’s Public Debt Reaches 80.5 Trillion Rupees: What It Means for the Economy
Overview: A Record Public Debt Pakistan’s public debt rose to an all-time high of 80.5 trillion rupees by the end of June 2025, the Finance Ministry told the National Assembly in a written response. The figure marks a new milestone for the country’s borrowing, reflecting ongoing fiscal imbalances, higher financing needs, and the challenging macroeconomic…
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Pakistan’s Public Debt Hits a Record Rs80.5 Trillion, NA Told
Overview: A Record Debt Level Revealed to Parliament Pakistan’s public debt climbed to a historic Rs80.5 trillion by the end of June 2025, according to a written reply from the Finance Ministry presented to the National Assembly. The disclosure, prompted by a question from AP-leaning legislator Asif Khan, places debt at a new peak amid…
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Not in a Hurry to Borrow: Ghana’s Finance Minister Signals Cautious Path to Debt
Ghana’s Debt Strategy: Caution Over Quick Fixes In remarks that drew attention from financial markets and analysts alike, Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson stated that Ghana should not rush back to the international capital market for loans. He framed the stance as a deliberate move to break what he described as a long-standing cycle…
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Ghana Won’t Rush Back to Borrowing: Ato Forson Calls for a Break in the Borrowing Cycle
Introduction: A Cautionary Stance on Borrowing Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has signaled a deliberate shift in Ghana’s approach to financing its needs. In recent remarks, he stated that he has no intention of rushing the country back into the international capital market for loans. The position marks a pivotal stance in a climate…
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Ato Forson: Ghana Won’t Rush Back to International Markets
Ghana’s Borrowing Dilemma: A Fresh Course Under Dr. Ato Forson In a clear departure from past fiscal habits, Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has stated that Ghana won’t rush to the international capital market for new loans. The remarks align with a broader push to break the country’s long-standing cycle of excessive and imprudent…
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ADC slams Tinubu over fresh N1.15 trillion loan, citing debt addiction and policy flip-flops
ADC blasts fresh N1.15 trillion loan request from Tinubu administration The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has openly condemned the latest domestic borrowing request of 1.15 trillion naira, framing it as a troubling sign of policy inconsistency and fiscal recklessness under President Bola Tinubu. As Nigeria grapples with mounting debt and tight fiscal constraints, the ADC…
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Nigeria’s Edun Champions a Fair, Inclusive Global Financial System: A Five-Point G-24 Agenda
Introduction: A Bold Step for Global Finance Under Nigeria’s leadership within the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), Finance Minister Edun has unveiled a five-point agenda aimed at reforming the global financial architecture. The objective is clear: build a fairer, more responsive system that serves developing economies, cushions volatility, and aligns international financial rules with the…