"The Bahamas needs long-term financial planning to address its climate vulnerability and economic dependence on tourism," said Attiya Waris, the UN Independent Expert on foreign debt, international financial obligations and human rights, in a  statement  at the end of a 10-day visit to the country. Financial aid challenges Ms. Waris noted that The Bahamas' status as a high-income country hinders its ability to secure loans from international financial institutions and access development aid. "The reality is that they should be supported by the international community, including international financial institutions and development banks," she said.

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