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Forum du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC) sur le financement du développement 2025 et quatrième session du Comité préparatoire pour la FFD4

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Le Forum de l’ECOSOC sur le financement du développement se tiendra du 28 au 29 avril 2025, suivi de la quatrième session du Comité préparatoire (4e PrepCom) pour la quatrième Conférence internationale sur le financement du développement (FFD4), du 30 avril au 1er mai 2025, au Conseil de tutelle, Siège de l’Organisation des Nations Unies, New York. 

Le 28 avril, dans un effort conjoint exceptionnel entre le Président de l’ECOSOC et les coprésidents du Comité préparatoire intergouvernemental pour la FFD4, des ministres et hauts fonctionnaires auront l’occasion d’exprimer leurs points de vue et de donner une nouvelle impulsion politique à la Conférence FFD4. 

Le Forum de cette année revêt une importance particulière et joue un rôle fondamental dans la mobilisation de solutions concrètes pour la FFD4. Organisé consécutivement à la quatrième session du Comité préparatoire, les délibérations du Forum contribueront aux discussions relatives au résultat final de la FFD4. 

Les deux événements réuniront des ministres, hauts fonctionnaires gouvernementaux, ainsi que des hauts responsables d’organisations internationales. Seront également représentées des organisations de la société civile, le secteur privé et des autorités locales. 

Le Forum 2025 et la 4e PrepCom seront diffusés en direct sur UN Web TV. 

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Programme du Forum FFD et de la 4e Réunion préparatoire (PrepCom) 

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Programme for 28th avril, 2025

ECOSOC FFD Forum Opening session: Our joint ambition for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

Category: Official Programme
Venue: UNHQ
Organizer: ECOSOC
Date:
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
 

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 and the Host of the Conference

  • H.E. Mr. Zéphyrin Maniratanga Permanent Representative of Burundi
  • H.E. Mr. Rui Vinhas Permanent Representative of Portugal
  • H.E. Ms. Eva María Granados Galiano, Secretary of State for International Cooperation of Spain
Action Areas: Addressing Systemic Issues, Debt and Debt Sustainability, Domestic and International Private Business and Finance, Domestic Public Resources, International Development Cooperation, International Trade as an Engine for Development, Science, Technology, Innovation, and Capacity Building

Programme for 29th avril, 2025

Closing of the Forum

Category: Official Programme
Venue: UNHQ
Organizer: ECOSOC
Date:
Time: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
 

Chair: President of ECOSOC

  • Closing remarks by Ms. Amina Mohammed, United Nations Deputy Secretary General
  • Closing statement by the President of ECOSOC
Action Areas: Addressing Systemic Issues, Debt and Debt Sustainability, Domestic and International Private Business and Finance, Domestic Public Resources, International Development Cooperation, International Trade as an Engine for Development, Science, Technology, Innovation, and Capacity Building

Dialogue with Senior Representatives of the WBG and IMF

Category: Official Programme
Venue: UNHQ
Organizer: ECOSOC
Date:
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
 
  • Chair: H.E. Mr. Bob Rae, President of ECOSOC
  • Mr. Axel van Trotsenburg, Senior Managing Director, The World Bank Group [virtual]
  • Mr. Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director, IMF
Action Areas: Addressing Systemic Issues, Debt and Debt Sustainability, Domestic and International Private Business and Finance, Domestic Public Resources, International Development Cooperation, International Trade as an Engine for Development, Science, Technology, Innovation, and Capacity Building

Special High-level Meeting with Bretton Woods Institutions, WTO and UNCTAD

Category: Official Programme
Venue: UNHQ
Organizer: ECOSOC
Date:
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM
 

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.

  1. 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?
  2. 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.

  1. 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?
  2. In the new global context, what are the most realistic and effective avenues to further increase financial resources for development and emerging countries?
  3. 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
Action Areas: Addressing Systemic Issues, Debt and Debt Sustainability, Domestic and International Private Business and Finance, Domestic Public Resources, International Development Cooperation, International Trade as an Engine for Development, Science, Technology, Innovation, and Capacity Building