Global creditors agree on debt relief for poor countries hit by pandemic →

April 15, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Major international creditors will relieve the world’s poorest countries of debt payments this year to help them deal with the coronavirus pandemic that has sparked the steepest downturn in the global economy since the 1930s, France announced on Tuesday. REUTERS

In a cash-strapped age, are microloans the answer? →

April 13, 2020 by Oliver Gordon

Digital microfinance has made it possible for the prosperous to help developing world entrepreneurs with capability but no capital. THE GUARDIAN

Green Climate Fund expands support to more than 100 developing states →

November 18, 2019 by Oliver Gordon

The Green Climate Fund, which provides finance for developing nations to tackle climate change, said on Thursday it had reached a milestone of backing action in more than 100 countries, after approving $408 million for new projects. REUTERS