Introduction
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is organizing on October 14th a national training workshop in Guinea-Bissau as part of its broader efforts to support access to finance for its Member States. The workshop aims to strengthen national capacity to design and implement innovative financing instruments and will provide practical guidance on tools such as climate and SDG debt swaps, thematic bonds, sustainability-linked bonds, and nature credits. The event will convene 15–20 key stakeholders from Guinea-Bissau, including representatives from the Ministries of Finance; Economy, Planning and Regional Integration; and Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Action, as well as institutions responsible for debt management, public investment planning, and development finance.
Holding this national training workshop in parallel with the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC) technical and high-level meeting offers a strategic opportunity to maximize its impact. Beyond building national capacity, the event will facilitate peer-to-peer exchange with other island states, fostering regional dialogue on innovative finance solutions. It also positions the workshop as a starting point for a sustained national and regional conversation on mobilizing resources for climate, biodiversity, and sustainable development, ensuring that discussions continue beyond this single event.
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Related Documents
Draft Agenda AISCC meeting and the AISCC concept note