The ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development will be held on 28 to 29 April 2025, followed by the Fourth Preparatory Committee (4th PrepCom) Session for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) from 30 April to 1 May 2025 at Trusteeship Council, UN…


Domestic public finance is essential to providing public goods and services, increasing equity, and managing macroeconomic stability. The mobilization and effective use of additional domestic resources is central to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Public financial management and tax administration are also linked to the accountability and legitimacy of the state. Many commitments and actions in this area are national in nature, but implementation needs to be supported by international actions and cooperation.
Photo by Artur Kraft

Domestic public finance is essential to providing public goods and services, increasing equity, and managing macroeconomic stability. The mobilization and effective use of additional domestic resources is central to achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Public financial management and tax administration are also linked to the accountability and legitimacy of the state. Many commitments and actions in this area are national in nature, but implementation needs to be supported by international actions and cooperation.

Photo by Artur Kraft