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Foro del ECOSOC sobre la Financiación para el Desarrollo 2025 y 4ª Sesión del Comité Preparatorio para la FFD4
El Foro del ECOSOC sobre la Financiación para el Desarrollo se celebrará del 28 al 29 de abril de 2025, seguido de la Cuarta Sesión del Comité Preparatorio (4º PrepCom) para la Cuarta Conferencia Internacional sobre la Financiación para el Desarrollo (FFD4) del 30 de abril al 1 de mayo de 2025 en el Consejo de Administración Fiduciaria, Sede de las Naciones Unidas, Nueva York.
El 28 de abril, en un esfuerzo conjunto excepcional del Presidente del ECOSOC y los copresidentes del Comité Preparatorio Intergubernamental de la FFD4, los Ministros y altos funcionarios tendrán la oportunidad de expresar sus opiniones e impulsar el impulso político para la Conferencia FFD4.
El Foro de este año tiene una gran importancia y un papel fundamental en la movilización de impulso y soluciones concretas para la FFD4. Celebrado de manera consecutiva con la cuarta sesión del Comité Preparatorio de la FFD, las deliberaciones del foro contribuirán a las discusiones sobre el resultado de la FFD4.
Ambos eventos reúnen a jefes de Estado y de gobierno, ministros y altos funcionarios gubernamentales, así como a altos funcionarios de organizaciones internacionales. También estarán representadas organizaciones de la sociedad civil, el sector empresarial y autoridades locales.
Convocatoria para eventos paralelos
La convocatoria de eventos paralelos para el Foro del ECOSOC sobre la Financiación para el Desarrollo (Foro FFD) y la Cuarta Sesión del Comité Preparatorio para la FFD4 (4º PrepCom) ya se ha cerrado. El secretariado está revisando actualmente las candidaturas . El programa final de los eventos paralelos se añadirá pronto.
For those interested in organizing side events during FFD4 in Sevilla, please click here for more information.
Programme for 28th أبريل, 2025
ECOSOC FFD Forum Opening session: Our joint ambition for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
Chair: H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, President of ECOSOC
Opening and welcome remarks
- H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, President of ECOSOC
- H.E. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations
- H.E. Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the General Assembly
Introductory remarks by the Co-chairs of the Preparatory Committee of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
- H.E. Mr. Zéphyrin Maniratanga Permanent Representative of Burundi
- H.E. Mr. Rui Vinhas Permanent Representative of Portugal
Programme for 29th أبريل, 2025
Dialogue with Senior Representatives of the WBG and IMF
- Mr. Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director, IMF
- Mr. Axel van Trotsenburg, Senior Managing Director, The World Bank Group (virtual)
Special High-level Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions, WTO and UNCTAD
Chair: H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, President of ECOSOC
10:30 – 10: 45 Opening Remarks by intergovernmental representatives
- H.E. Dr. Ryadh Alkhareif, IMFC Deputy Chair, IMF (confirmed)
- Representative of the Development Committee (tbc)
- H.E. Mr. Paul Bekkers, President, Trade and Development Board, UNCTAD (video message)
- H.E. Mr. Ambassador Saqer Abdullah Almoqbel, Chair of WTO General Council (tbc)
Interactive Dialogue between UN Permanent Representatives and the Executive Directors of the World Bank Group and IMF
10:45 – 11:40 Topic 1: The IMF’s Contribution to Financing for Development Agenda: Its Role in strengthening global macroeconomic and financial stability – a deep dive
The IMF has a strong role in helping countries maintain or restore macroeconomic and financial stability and implement sound policies that support sustainable and inclusive growth.
- What lessons can be learnt from the IMF’s continued policy advice, capacity development and lending efforts to support countries facing balance of payment needs?
- What past and current country examples would participants emphasize in highlighting the Fund’s support for strengthening countries’ macroeconomic frameworks, which are essential for sustainable development?
Speakers
Moderator: Veda Poon, IMF Liaison Committee Chair
- Discussant: Member State
- Discussant: Stakeholder - CSO
- Executive Director, IMF
- Interactive discussion: Questions/comments from the floor
11:40 – 12:35 Topic 2: The WBG’s Contribution to Financing for Development Agenda Reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development
Over the last 20 years, WBG’s annual financing grew fivefold to $120 billion in 2024, driven by shareholder support, capital framework reforms, and IDA financial transformation. The WBG Evolution has further expanded lending headroom, enhanced efficiency, introduced a new scorecard, and strengthened partnerships.
- Over the next years, what are the priorities the WBG should focus to further increase its effectiveness and development impact? How should knowledge contribute to this?
- In the new global context, what are the most realistic and effective avenues to further increase financial resources for development and emerging countries?
- Which specific sectors and structural reforms should the WBG focus on when providing advice and financial support to client countries?
Speakers
Moderator: Mr. Matteo Bugamelli, Dean, Board of Executive Directors, The World Bank Group
- Discussant: Member State
- Discussant: Stakeholder - CSO
- Executive Director, WBG
- Interactive discussion: Questions/comments from the floor
12:35 – 12:45 Summary remarks
- Mr. Matteo Bugamelli, Dean, Board of Executive Directors, The World Bank Group
- Ms. Veda Poon, Chair, Liaison Committee, IMF Executive Board
Closing of the Forum
Chair: President of ECOSOC
- Closing remarks by Ms. Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary General
- Closing statement by the President of ECOSOC