The 13th edition of the Paris Forum convened in Libreville on 24 June 2026, gathering policymakers, development experts, and business leaders to examine evolving debt dynamics in a global context. Under the theme “Better Cooperation in a Transforming Debt Landscape”, the forum featured panel sessions on debt sustainability, financing for climate‑resilient infrastructure, and the role of multilateral institutions in facilitating responsible borrowing. Gabon’s Ministry of Economy, Finance, the Debt and Participations presented its recent fiscal reforms aimed at enhancing debt transparency and improving debt‑management strategies. Representatives from international financial institutions highlighted the need for coordinated policy responses to mitigate the impacts of rising global interest rates and to support low‑income countries in maintaining fiscal space. Key outcomes included a consensus on the necessity of building robust data systems, promoting debt‑swap mechanisms for climate projects, and encouraging private sector participation in financing critical sectors such as health and education. The event underscored Gabon’s proactive stance in engaging with global partners to shape a more inclusive and transparent international financial architecture.