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The 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-Up (FfD Forum) – a key mechanism of the Financing for Development process, will be held on 20-24 April 2026. 2026 in-depth review: International financial architecture and systemic issues (Ministerial session) Transforming the international financial architecture: Priorities for reform General Debate The Forum this year assumes added importance and a critical role in mobilizing momentum and concrete solutions from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Sevilla in June 2025. The 2026 Forum will feature in-depth reviews of four action areas - on Domestic and International Private Business and Finance, International Trade as an Engine for Development, International Financial Architecture and Systemic Issues, and Data, Monitoring and Follow-up, as well as Special focus on Debt and Debt Sustainability, International Development Cooperation and Development Effectiveness, and Domestic Public Reso...

The 2026 ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development Follow-Up (FfD Forum) – a key mechanism of the Financing for Development process, will be held on 20-24 April 2026. Opening of the Forum Presentation of the 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report by Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations 2026 in-depth review: Global financing framework (Ministerial session) The Global Economic Outlook for 2026-2027: Trends and implications for financing for sustainable development The Forum this year assumes added importance and a critical role in mobilizing momentum and concrete solutions from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Sevilla in June 2025. The 2026 Forum will feature in-depth reviews of four action areas - on Domestic and International Private Business and Finance, International Trade as an Engine for Development, International Financial Architecture and Systemic Issues, and Data, Monitoring and Follow-up, as w...

Plenary session with the United Nations Secretary-General & Business Leaders Dialogue: Investing in the future. The  16th conference on trade and development (UNCTAD16)  takes place from 20 to 23 October 2025 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, with the theme "Shaping the future: Driving economic transformation for equitable, inclusive and sustainable development". Hosted by Switzerland and UNCTAD, the conference convenes Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Trade and Economy, Nobel Laureates, leaders of international organizations, representatives of civil society and renowned experts to engage in high-level dialogue on global trends and policy perspectives on trade, investment, development and the digital economy. Related Sites and Documents;  Plenary session with the United Nations Secretary-General  & the  Business Leaders Dialogue: Investing in the future Watch the UNCTAD16 - Plenary Session & Business Leaders Dialogue! Conferences

The LLDC3 Private Sector Forum is a high-level opportunity for businesses to engage with global leaders to strategize on channeling the power of the private sector to achieve the SDGs for the 606 million people of the 32 LLDCs. 15.00-15.45 High-level Opening Session:  How can the Private Sector Unlock Development? Description: High-level speakers to share their perspectives on the theme, "How can the private sector unlock development in Landlocked Developing Countries?". The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) represents a once-in-a-decade opportunity to develop innovative and scalable solutions and to foster partnerships for actions that can change the investment landscape and structure of the Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs). This session seeks to put at the highest level the role of the private sector in the heart of LLDC3 to articulate a vision for unlocking opportunities to deliver a truly transformative decade of development...

The 2025 SDG Global Business Forum will convene leaders from business, government, civil society, and other sectors to explore how to foster a more conducive policy environment to maximize the private sector's contributions to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum will also showcase innovative, field-driven actions that can inform and inspire future policy agendas. Related Documents:  Event Page , Watch the 2025 SDG Global Business Forum! Economic and Social Council

  The International Business Forum (IBF) will open with a high-level gathering of Heads of State, ministers, CEOs, and global business leaders to explore solutions that unlock private finance and investments for sustainable development. The opening of the IBF will set the tone for the importance of driving solutions that unlock private finance and investments for sustainable development. The session will feature welcome addresses by Pedro Sánchez, Prime Minister of Spain, and António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, followed by remarks from Heads of State, Ministers, CEOs and global business leaders. Speakers will include John Denton, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce; Shinta Kamdani, CEO of Sintesa Group and Co-Chair of the Global Investors for Sustainable Development (GISD) Alliance; and José Viñals, GISD Co-Chair and Senior Advisor to the Board of Standard Chartered. BBC presenter Rajini Vaidyanathan will serve as the moderator. Relat...

The Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will bring together heads of state and government, ministers and high-level government officials as well as senior officials of international organizations. Civil society organizations, the business sector and local authorities will also be represented. Related Documents;  4th PrepCom + FFD Forum 2025 website  and  FFD4 website W atch the (3rd meeting) Fourth Preparatory Committee for the FFD4 Conference (4th PrepCom)! Live Conferences (3rd meeting) Fourth Preparatory Committee for the FFD4 Conference (4th PrepCom)

The Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will be held from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will bring together heads of state and government, ministers and high-level government officials as well as senior officials of international organizations. Civil society organizations, the business sector and local authorities will also be represented. Related Documents:  4th PrepCom + FFD Forum 2025 website  &  FFD4 website . (Part 4) Fourth Preparatory Committee for the FFD4 Conference (4th PrepCom) Economic and Social Council

The Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will be held from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will bring together heads of state and government, ministers and high-level government officials as well as senior officials of international organizations. Civil society organizations, the business sector and local authorities will also be represented. Related Documents: 4th PrepCom + FFD Forum 2025 and FFD4 . Watch (Part 2) Fourth Preparatory Committee for the FFD4 Conference (4th PrepCom)! Economic and Social Council

The Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will be held from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will bring together heads of state and government, ministers and high-level government officials as well as senior officials of international organizations. Civil society organizations, the business sector and local authorities will also be represented. Related Documents:  4th PrepCom + FFD Forum 2025  and  FFD4 . Watch (Part 1) Fourth Preparatory Committee for the FFD4 Conference (4th PrepCom)! Economic and Social Council

The  ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development  will be held on 28 to 29 April 2025, followed by the  Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session  for the  Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4)  from 30 April to 1 May 2025. The Forum this year assumes added importance and a critical role in  mobilizing momentum and concrete solutions for FFD4 . Held back-to-back with the 4th FFD Preparatory Committee session, the deliberations of the forum will feed into the discussions on the outcome of the FFD4. Both events bring together heads of state and government, ministers and high-level government officials as well as senior officials of international organizations. Civil society organizations, the business sector and local authorities will also be represented. The FfD Forum is an intergovernmental process with universal participation mandated to  review the Addis Agenda and other financing for development outcomes ...