On 11 March 2026, Building Bridges contributed to a high-level discussion at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on “Breaking the Debt Cycle: Digitalisation and Structural Reforms as Drivers of Growth and Debt Reduction – The Greek Experience.” Moderated by H.E. Ambassador Ioannis Ghikas and Penelope Hawkins of United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the session brought together public and private sector voices to explore how countries can align reform, investment, and resilience in a context of constrained fiscal space. A key takeaway was Greece’s use of structural reforms and renewable energy as drivers of economic transformation.

Drawing on her experience in the renewable energy sector and from her time working with a Greek energy developer, Building Bridges’ Head of Strategic Partnerships, Christine Caralis-Wallier, highlighted how targeted policy frameworks can unlock private capital and support growth while reducing debt. Her intervention illustrated how sustainable finance can move from concept to practice, linking public policy ambition with investable opportunities. She shared how Greece’s trajectory shows that growth, debt reduction, and social protection can be pursued together, avoiding socially disruptive austerity while strengthening long-term resilience.

De cara al futuro, la sesión hizo hincapié en que Grecia ofrece lecciones prácticas para los países que se enfrentan a desafíos similares, especialmente ahora que la atención se centra en la próxima 14ª Conferencia Ministerial de la OMC.

Building Bridges is proud to contribute to these dialogues, supporting local diplomatic efforts and working closely with international organisations. By connecting International Geneva with the private financial centre, the platform continues to foster collaboration and help channel capital towards solutions that deliver both economic and societal value.


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Acerca de la UNCTAD

Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre Comercio y Desarrollo La Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre Comercio y Desarrollo (UNCTAD) es un órgano intergubernamental permanente establecido en 1964 como parte de la Secretaría de las Naciones Unidas. Promueve la integración de los países en desarrollo en la economía mundial de manera favorable al desarrollo y sirve como punto focal de la ONU para cuestiones de comercio, inversión, finanzas y tecnología relacionadas con el desarrollo sostenible. Con sede en el Palacio de las Naciones en Ginebra, incluye a casi todos los Estados miembros de la ONU.