In addition to pre-existing debt, island governments borrowed at historically high interest rates during the crisis COVID -19 to respond to years of stagnant economic activity. Given the low economic diversification, limited fiscal space, low opportunities for economic relief and high dependence on remittances, find out how the SDGs can play a role in supporting government debt, in conjunction with climate risk and the blue economy.
This occasional newsletter highlights events and stories about innovation in sustainable development for rural, remote and island regions. We want to change the discourse to demonstrate how islandness can be a driver for innovation.
