And zambia has been seen by many as a test case for how well the common framework works. But despite protracted negotiations, the zambia Debt Relief Deal has collapsed, raising doubts about the workability of the common framework. Zambias president hakainde hichilema, who inherited a huge Debt Overhang when he was elected in 2021 has been spearheading efforts to get the countrys economy back on track. I spoke to the zambian president in an exclusive interview and began by asking him about the economy. I think we did our part as a country in terms of meeting our obligations. We did that well ahead of time. Now it is for the other part of the stick to come on board. The bilateral creditors, i think we are doing reasonably well. Delayed . Yes, it was delayed. But the private creditors, we now need to close and put this to bed so that it can create the headroom we needed, we anticipated long before. But these delays are beginning to negate the gains that we already made as a country in our
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like to see them do more? it is a good first step, but they can and should do more. i had student loans growing up. i was fortunate to be able to pay them back, over hundred thousand. i don t think they should be forgiving loans for people like me who have done well, but we are talking about folks who are largely from working-class and middle-class families. under the highest education act, they should at least stop the interest payments. people who were promised this relief should not be having their interest accrued and they should extend the pause. under the higher education act, even with the debt relief deal, they are able to have another pause and i think that would show voters around the country that we are fighting for them. as you look to 2024 and as someone who has been very outspoken on progressive issues, what is your biggest concern looking ahead to 2024?
court decision, the administration announced some steps, including repayment plans tied to income. they didn t announce a pause, or an extension of the pause. do you think the plan that they ve announced is enough? or would you like to see them do more? it s a good first step. they could do more, and they should do more. i mean, look, i have student loans growing. up i was fortunate to be able to pay them back, over 100,000. i don t think they should be for giving lots for people like me who have done well. we re talking about folks who are largely from working class and middle class families under the higher education act, they should at least stop the interest payments. people who are promised this relief should not be having their interest accrual come september until these loans are given. they should extend the pause. under the higher education act, even with the debt relief deal, they re able to have a new pause. i think that would show students around this country, young voter