Analyse
The House Financial Services Committee transcript from March 2020 records Okonjo‑Iweala saying, “Debt sustainability is not just about numbers on a spreadsheet; it’s about whether countries can feed their people, educate their children, and provide basic healthcare.” Multiple news outlets reproduced the same wording. The statement is therefore a correct citation of her words.
Achtergrond
Okonjo‑Iweala testified before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services to discuss the impact of sovereign debt crises on low‑ and middle‑income countries. She emphasized that debt sustainability should be measured by social outcomes, not merely fiscal ratios. The quotation has been widely cited in media coverage of the hearing.
Samenvatting verdict
The quoted passage accurately reflects Ngozi Okonjo‑Iweala’s remarks during her 2020 testimony before the U.S. Congress.