Podcast
Written by Sara Pantuliano, Alvaro Lario, Mónica Colomer, Annalisa Prizzon
With economic uncertainty, rising debt burdens, and a growing share of the world’s poorest people living in fragile contexts, the stakes for the upcoming 4th Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) in Seville have never been higher.
According to a recent OECD report, the gap between development financing needs and available resources could reach $6.4 trillion by 2030 if the global financing system isn’t significantly overhauled.
The conference in June present a pivotal opportunity to ignite reform. It’s a vital forum where UN members, international institutions, businesses, and civil society come together at the highest level to rethink how we fund global development.
In this episode, we dissect the key questions set to shape discussions at FfD4. How can we mobilise the trillions needed to meet the SDGs? How can the global financial architecture be made more inclusive and responsive? And what bold steps must be taken to unlock investment where it’s needed most?
Development finance experts share insights on multilateral development bank reform, the role of concessional finance, and opportunities to build a more sustainable, equitable future.
Guests
Chief Executive
President, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
Ambassador at Large for Financing for Development, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Spain
Principal Research Fellow
This episode examines how Southern-led multilateral development banks are rewriting the rules of development finance, and the reforms needed to unlock their full potential.
Written by Sara Pantuliano, Alejandro Botero et al
This week's Spring Meetings are taking place at a time of major geopolitical upheaval. Browse our hub to find out about our events programme and team of experts in Washington, D.C., plus discover new resources on pressing issues under discussion.
A round-up of new ODI Global research, resources and events on the big talking points shaping discussions at the 2025 Spring Meetings.
Written by Annalisa Prizzon
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Think Change episode 70: how can development financing be reformed? The road to Seville – ODI: Think change
