Economics

Central Banks Mull Support for Africa Debt Swap, Envoy Says

  • Three central banks may underwrite special-purpose vehicle
  • Swap would help African nations fight virus, ease debt burden
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Developed nations are considering financial support for a plan to relieve African countries of debt payments without triggering default, according to the United Nations committee steering the initiative.