Zambia’s Debt-for-Energy Swap Explained
Zambia bought back a US$1.36 billion bond with an AfDB loan and committed US$275 million in savings to the power grid. A world first - explained, with the criticisms.
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 · Lusaka, Zambia
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