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.

展望未来，会议强调，希腊为面临类似挑战的国家提供了切实可行的经验教训，尤其是在人们的注意力转向即将召开的 世贸组织第十四届部长级会议。

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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关于联合国贸发会议

联合国贸易和发展会议（贸发会议）是联合国秘书处下属的一个常设政府间机构，成立于1964年。它致力于促进发展中国家以有利于发展的方式融入全球经济，并作为联合国在可持续发展相关的贸易、投资、金融和技术问题上的协调中心。贸发会议总部设在日内瓦万国宫，成员包括几乎所有联合国成员国。.