Dr Ruth Kattumuri
@KattumuriRuth
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Senior Director | Economic, Youth & Sustainable Development Directorate @commonwealthsec
London, United Kingdom
Joined February 2022
The #Commonwealth through #CCFAH, #Commonsensing and #UVI are involved in understanding #vulnerabilities and enabling countries to access global #financial support.
#Natural hazards, #food insecurity and rising sea levels disproportionately affect many #Commonwealth countries. The Geospatial Summit brought together relevant partners to discuss innovative #geospatial tech solutions to address these global challenges.
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As we mourn his passing, we know that the legacy of Ratan Tata - a real Ratna/gem, will live on through his countless valuable contributions and influence for people, society and the world. https://t.co/H1BvGXrWTK
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Ratan Tata’s bets have earned him handsome returns. While Upstox delivered a return of over 23,000 percent, an early bet on Lenskart reportedly gave him a 28X return on his investment. Similarly, Ola...
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The #Commonwealth Small States Office (#CSSO) in #Geneva and @KattumuriRuth recently hosted a briefing for diplomats on @CommonwealthSec's climate work, technical assistance and the Virtual Centre for Small States. Learn about our work with #SmallStates: https://t.co/B4TZn3S58R
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In Antigua and Barbuda for the Small Island Developing States Conference, @antonioguterres tells business leaders: small islands need investment, support and expertise of the private sector. https://t.co/bHQ3aPHVW9
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the closing of the 2024 SIDS Global Business Network Forum yesterday. Today - #SIDS4 begins ⬇️ Follow live https://t.co/KEQX7S3eik
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Alarming debt-burdens hinder #SIDS resilience to climate disasters. At the launching event of the Global SIDS Debt Sustainability Service, Co-Chairs and members of the Strategic Advisory Group discussed ways to empower SIDS for a sustainable future. #ComSecFinArch #UVI #IIED
Read more on the new economic support service for Small Island Developing States: a "clarion call" for action on debt and financial resilience --> https://t.co/o9FYGeNkjQ
#SIDS4
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Minister @Thoriqibrahim delivered the keynote address at the launching event of the SIDS Debt Sustainability Support Service on the margins of #SIDS4. Minister called for reform of the global financial architecture to enhance accessibility to finance. #MaldivesAtSIDS4
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At #SIDS4 this week, our Director @Liliabur led a discussion on bolstering resilience in small island developing states such as those in the #Caribbean. Meeting key partners, we explored how @WorldBank's support can enhance financial resources + advance blue economy in SIDS.
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Greeting and Congratulating PM Gaston Browne for hosting UN-SIDS4 for ensuring resilient development for Small Island Developing States
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Joined the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action (CFMCA) to discuss bridging the climate finance gap. Emphasized the importance of incentivizing green portfolios and sovereign green bonds to promote a just transition. #WBGMeetings
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Small island states in the Caribbean & Pacific face many similar challenges & vulnerabilities. At the Small States Forum during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings I presented Jamaica’s strategy for public financial management of natural disaster risk. #EconomicIndependence 🇯🇲
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Participating today in a meeting on "Debt Crisis in SIDS: A Call for Rapid Concerted Action as we look towards SIDS4". @UNOHRLLS @USGRabab_UN @SustDev @WorldBank @IMFNews
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At this morning’s panel discussion organized by @UNOHRLLS on debt crisis in SIDS at the @IMFNews @WorldBank #SpringMeetings. Solutions for debt crisis in #SIDS: 1. Expand economy with more FDIs 2. MDBs to scale-up lending at lower costs 3. Build State capacity in SIDS
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At the panel on 'Debt Crisis in SIDS: A Call for Rapid Concerted Action as we look towards #SIDS4', Ambassador @AlinyMohamed called for reducing borrowing costs, increased foreign investment, building State capacity for sustainable debt management. @IMFNews @WorldBank
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Debt crisis in #SIDS event at #WBGMeetings is ongoing. Tune in 👉 https://t.co/QI1sPF9fZl to learn about Debt Sustainability Support Services championed by @antiguabarbuda & @MVPMNY w/ @IIED @ODI_Global @UNOHRLLS @AOSISChair @irishmissionun
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#SIDS are highly vulnerable to #ClimateChange, an additional consequence being exacerbation of fiscal challenges with rising debt. The Commonwealth Secretariat helps unlock global climate finance, promotes innovative debt solutions & resilient partnerships
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A blog by Ruth Kattumuri, Mac Banda and Richard Ough from the Economic, Youth & Sustainable Development Directorate of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
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Today on the sidelines of the @WorldBank and @IMFNews meetings in Washington DC, ministers and high-level officials met to discuss the priorities of debtor countries on addressing debt-related challenges. #WBGMeetings
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The 2nd Meeting of the #Commonwealth Small States Advocacy Champions convened today on the sidelines of the @IMFNews and @WorldBank Spring Meetings in Washington DC. Ministers discussed debt vulnerabilities and sustainable development strategies for small states. Read more ⬇️
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