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Seychelles Explores Partnership with World Bank Group on Development Financing Pilots

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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Seychelles President Patrick Herminie called for a strengthened and more practical partnership between Seychelles and the World Bank Group. The discussions focused on addressing the vulnerabilities of small island developing states, economic diversification, and mobilizing greater investment. Seychelles expressed interest in piloting non-GDP measures of vulnerability for development financing access, allocation, and terms.

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The talks center on how the World Bank Group's Small States Strategy could be applied practically to Seychelles. Mr. Banga highlighted digitalization as a key avenue for Seychelles to diversify its economy and create new opportunities.

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Who's involved

  • SeychellesIsland sovereign state seeking to diversify its economy and test new development financing models.
  • World Bank GroupInternational financial institution whose Small States Strategy is being discussed for application in pilot programs.

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  • SeychellesSpeculative

    Seychelles could potentially gain access to development financing tailored to the unique challenges of small island states through successful pilot programs.

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