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Help developing countries, especially highly indebted poor ones, attain long-term debt sustainability through coordinated policies of debt financing, debt relief and debt restructuring.

Could this be your career mission?

Below are employers you could work for, occupations they employ, and education and training programs to prepare you to achieve this target.
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Employers
  1. Debt Relief Advocacy Groups: Raise awareness about debt-related issues, lobby for policy changes, and advocate for debt relief for developing countries.

  2. Financial Education NGOs: Provide financial education and literacy programs to communities in developing countries enabling them to make informed financial decisions and manage debt effectively.

  3. Microfinance Institutions: Provide small-scale financial services, including microloans, to entrepreneurs and small businesses in developing countries to promote economic growth and reduce reliance on external debt.

  4. Community Development Organizations: Work on various community development projects, such as infrastructure, education, and healthcare, to improve living conditions and reduce the need for external financing.

  5. Social Entrepreneurship Networks: Support social entrepreneurs in developing countries, helping them create sustainable business models that contribute to economic development and reduce dependence on external funding.

  6. Local Environmental NGOs: Focus on sustainable development and environmental conservation, as a healthy environment can contribute to economic stability and reduce the impact of climate-related disasters that often lead to increased debt.

  7. Fair Trade Cooperatives: Promote fair trade practices, ensuring that producers in developing countries receive fair compensation for their goods to improve economic conditions and reduce the need for debt.

  8. Healthcare Initiatives: Provide medical services and education to communities in developing countries leading to increased productivity and economic stability.

  9. Education Foundations: Improve education in developing countries, providing access to quality education and vocational training leading to economic empowerment and reduced reliance on external financing.

  10. Women's Empowerment Groups: Empower women through education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship broaden community development and reduce reliance on external debt.

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