World Development Information Day

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: Data, monitoring, and follow-up Measuring, monitoring, and following up on Sevilla Commitment implementation Adoption of the intergovernmentally agreed conclusions and recommendations Adoption of the report Closing of the Forum (Closing remarks by Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations) 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...

The plenary meetings of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) will serve as a central platform for governments and stakeholders to present their statements, share national, regional and institutional perspectives on financing sustainable development, and make global calls to action. The plenary meetings will be at the heart of the FFD4 Conference. Over eight sessions, world leaders, ministers, and senior officials will share their experiences, challenges, priorities and initiatives for financing the Sustainable Development. The general debate will offer a broad view of how countries are addressing issues such as debt, climate finance, inequality, and the need for stronger international cooperation. It will also be a space to propose ideas, strengthen partnerships, and call for concrete action to close the gap in financing for sustainable development. Through these statements, the plenaries will help set the direction of the Conference, reflect shared conc...

Guests will brief journalists on the key moments and commitments from the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. Speakers: Amina J. Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Carlos Cuerpo, Minister of Economy of Spain Moderated by Martina Donlon, Spokesperson for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, UN Department of Global Communications Related Documents:  More Info Watch the closing Press Conference - 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain)! Media

At approximately 10:30 am, Pablo Bustinduy, Spanish Minister for Special Rights will address the media. Watch Spain, Media Stakeout - 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain)! Media Stakeouts

This session will examine how private sector innovation, investment, and finance can be better mobilized for sustainable development. The round table will focus on the critical role of private business activity, investment, and innovation in driving sustainable development, economic growth, and job creation. Topics will include blended finance, risk mitigation tools, foreign direct investment, impact investing, sustainable financial regulations, and strategies to align private incentives with long-term development goals, including sustainability disclosure standards. Participants will also discuss how to expand access to finance in vulnerable economies and promote transparent, inclusive business practices. Related Documents:  More Info .   Multi-stakeholder round table 2: "Leveraging private business and finance" - 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain) 02:33:40 Conferences

  SCALED - Scaling Capital for Sustainable Development, is a multi-stakeholder initiative initiated by a group of governments and private institutional investors. SCALED aims at overcoming structural challenges in blended finance and mobilizing large-scale private capital for SDG-aligned investment in emerging markets and developing countries. Speakers: Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary State Secretary, German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. Erich Cripton, Director, Business Relations, La Caisse Mostafa Ziaee, Lead, EM Alternative Investments and Blended Finance Solutions, AXA Treasury of the Republic of South Africa (tbc) Global Affairs Canada (tbc) Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, France (tbc) Moderated by Martin Ewald, SCALED Lead Related Sites and Documents:  More Info . Watch the SPA Initiative Announcement: Scaling Capital for Sustainable Development - 4th International Conference on Financing for Development FFD4 (Sevilla, Spain)! Conferenc...