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FINS Training of Trainers workshop in Seychelles
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UN DESA’s Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) initiative, in partnership with the Government of Seychelles, hosted an Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) training of trainers from 4–7 February 2025 in Mahé, Seychelles. This was a 4-day workshop designed to support national capacity to apply the INFF approach. The workshop helped officials understand how the INFF can support the priorities of the National Development Strategy (NDS) 2024–2028, build a comprehensive understanding of the INFF and its four building blocks, apply concepts and tools in day-to-day responsibilities, and formulate an action plan for INFF application. Participants worked through assessment and diagnostics, financing strategy, monitoring and review, and governance and coordination via presentations, mock sessions and practical exercises tailored to Seychelles’ context. As a training of trainers, participants will be able to share knowledge and train other relevant government officials in applying the INFF. This video presents perspectives from participants and facilitators on how the INFF can help align financing with national priorities, enhance policy coherence and accountability, and support longer-term implementation of the NDS.
Inside FINS initiative – Supporting Integrated National Financing Frameworks in Dominican Republic
UN DESA’s Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) initiative is working with the Government of the Dominican Republic to apply Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) concepts and tools in the context of the country’s National Development Plan.
Since 2022, this collaboration has included an inception workshop, technical engagement, and the placement of a dedicated consultant in the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development (MEPyD) to support national stakeholders in exploring approaches to align financing policies with development priorities.
With an embedded consultant placed in the MEPyD, FINS is providing technical support that strengthens institutional capacity.
The footage in the video was filmed during the November 2024 mid-term review, and showcases the country’s continued commitment to inclusive and sustainable financing.
This video features testimonials and perspectives on how the FINS initiative is engaging with the Dominican Republic to support the application of INFF concepts and tools, and outlines plans for continued support, with another workshop planned in September 2025.
FINS Initiative: Advancing Fiji’s National Development Plan with INFF and UN DESA
The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), in partnership with the Government of Fiji, held a three-day Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) Training Workshop under the Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) Initiative.
FINS, a UN DESA pilot initiative, aims to support targeted SIDS in strengthening their capacity to mobilize and align financing with their national priorities using the INFFs approach.
Held from October 1–3, 2024, in Suva, Fiji, this workshop gathered senior officials, development partners, private sector leaders, civil society, and academia to strengthen national planning processes and align financing strategies with Fiji’s 2024–2029 National Development Plan (NDP) and Vision 2050.
FINS at FFD4 - Investing in Sustainable Futures for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face significant and persistent financing challenges. From limited fiscal space and high debt levels to heightened exposure to external shocks and the impact of climate change, these structural vulnerabilities hamper progress toward the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) initiative, led by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), supports selected SIDS in strengthening the alignment between national development priorities and financing strategies, such as public investment planning and resource mapping. Through Integrated National Financing Frameworks (INFFs), countries are better able to mobilize, manage and coordinate diverse sources of finance, public and private, domestic and international, in support of sustainable development.
The video is featured at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) side event, “Building Resilient Financing Pathways for SIDS: Country Experiences under the FINS Initiative”, 2 July 2025 in Seville, Spain.
SDG Budget Tagging in Fiji
This series demonstrates how to replicate an SDG budget tagging exercise, drawing on Fiji’s 2024–2025 national budget as an example.
It has been developed under the UN DESA Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) initiative to share approaches and tools for SDG-aligned budget tagging.
SDG Budget Tagging in Seychelles
This series demonstrates how to replicate an SDG budget tagging exercise, drawing on Seychelles’ 2024–2025 national budget as an example.
It has been developed under the UN DESA Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) initiative to share approaches and tools for SDG-aligned budget tagging.
