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Watch documented progress, interviews, and field stories from FINS-supported activities across Small Island Developing States:
Application of the INFF Financing Strategy for the Dominican Republic
UN DESA’s Financing for Small Island Developing States (FINS) initiative is supporting the Government of the Dominican Republic in advancing the application of Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) concepts and tools. The initiative helps strengthen the link between planning and budgeting to align financing flows with national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The INFF Workshop, held in Santo Domingo from 2 to 4 September 2025, brought together representatives from the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Ministry of the Presidency, national institutions, and development partners. Participants explored ways to assess financing needs, identify risks and enhance coordination across domestic and international financing sources utilising the INFF framework.
The video features insights from government officials and international partners, illustrating how the UN DESA FINS initiative supports the Dominican Republic in applying Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) concepts and tools towards achieving sustainable development priorities.
Using Data to Improve Public Spending - Policy Priority Inference in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is adopting a strategic approach to development financing. Through the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Financing for Small Island Developing States initiative, the Policy Priority Inference (PPI) methodology is being used within the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) to strengthen evidence-based decision making.
This video features testimonials demonstrating how evidence-based tools are helping the Dominican Republic identify which policies are delivering results, where resource utilization requires adjustment, and how to maximize impact without necessarily increasing budgets. The PPI methodology has provided actionable insights across multiple sectors, including transportation, health and education, already showing how it can benefit strategic planning in the Dominican Republic.
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.
