AHF Webinar Panel Discussion—Freedom from Debt: A Global Dialogue on Fiscal Space, Health, and Development

Thursday, September 3, 10:00 AM EDT, Miami, USA, via Zoom

MIAMI, September 01, 2026--AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), in collaboration with the University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab, will co-host a webinar, "Freedom from Debt: A Global Dialogue on Fiscal Space, Health, and Development," on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, virtually via Zoom. Register here.

Sovereign debt has emerged as a defining challenge at the intersection of global finance, sustainable development, and public health. Across many low- and middle-income countries, rising debt-service obligations and constrained fiscal space are limiting governments' ability to invest in health systems, education, climate resilience, and other essential public goods. This moderated panel will bring together leaders from regional organizations, civil society, and global health to examine how debt pressures shape national priorities and what reforms could expand fiscal space for health and development.

Drawing on recent developments, including the African Union's Common African Position on Debt and the Borrowers' Platform, the discussion will assess emerging approaches to sovereign-debt reform—including debt restructuring, borrower coordination, crisis-contingent financing, and innovative financing mechanisms. Panelists will consider the feasibility, equity, and implementation of these reforms, as well as the political and institutional changes needed to strengthen affected countries' voice in the international financial architecture. The session will feature opening reflections, a moderated discussion, audience questions, and a closing round focused on priorities for future action.

WHAT:	Webinar: "Freedom from Debt: A Global Dialogue on Fiscal Space, Health, and Development"
WHEN:	Thursday, September 3, 2026
	TIME:
	10:00–11:15 AM EDT
	7:00 AM – 8:15 AM PDT
	8:00 AM – 9:15 AM CST
	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM CDT
	11:00 – 12:15 ART/BRT
	15:00 – 16:15 GMT/WEST/WAT
	16:00 – 17:15 CAT/CEST/SAST
	17:00 – 18:15 EAT/EET/AST
	19:00 – 20:15 IST
	21:00 – 22:15 WIB
	22:00 – 23:15 MYT/PHT
WHERE:	Virtual Event via Zoom. Registration Link.
WHO:	EXPERT PANELISTS (In alphabetical order): Mr. Rúben Campos — Programmes Director, Club de Madrid Ms. Yoke Ling Chee — Executive Director, Third World Network Dr. Penninah Iutung — Executive Vice President – Global, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Dr. Patrick Ndzana Olomo — Head of Economic Policy and Sustainable Development, African Union Commission MODERATOR:  Ms. Oluwakemi Gbadamosi — Co-Lead | Senior Director, Global Advocacy & Policy, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)
NEWS DESK NOTE & B-ROLL VISUALS	Please see attached flyer.
MEDIA CONTACTS:	Denys Nazarov, Director of Global Policy & Communications, AHF, +1.323.308.1829, [email protected] Brian Shepherd, Associate Director of Global Communications, AHF, +1.808.382.8570, [email protected]