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On Thursday, 29 April, we will discuss India, Philippines, Papa New Guinea, Fiji, and Maldives.
Discussion Topics
Credit implications of high infection rates in India and the Philippines
• How will the economies fare in light of the latest surges and related containment measures?
• What are the prospects for fiscal and debt consolidation?
• How will the outlook for vaccination affect growth prospects?
Drivers behind the negative outlook on Papua New Guinea’s B2 rating
• What are the drivers of the negative outlook and triggers for future rating decisions?
• What are the most significant risks to PNG’s worsening fiscal position due to the pandemic?
• How could development partner assistance mitigate further risks?
• What are the medium-term prospects for PNG’s credit profile given recent agreements on natural resource projects?
Update on tourism-dependent economies: Fiji and Maldives
• How have the start of the global vaccine drive and uneven regional economic recovery thus far affected our tourism outlook for the region?
• What factors will determine the credit impact of the global tourism downturn?
• How has the tourism shortfall affected government liquidity?
Speakers
From the Moody's Sovereign Risk Group
Led by Gene Fang, Associate Managing Director
• Christian de Guzman, Senior Vice President
• Nishad Majmudar, Assistant Vice President - Analyst
• Michael Higgins, Analyst
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