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Форум Экономического и Социального Совета по вопросам финансирования развития 2025 года и четвертое заседание Подготовительного комитета для Четвертой международной конференции по финансированию развития (FFD4)
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Форум Экономического и Социального Совета по вопросам финансирования развития состоится с 28 по 29 апреля 2025 года, за ним последует четвертая сессия Подготовительного комитета для Четвертой международной конференции по финансированию развития (FFD4) с 30 апреля по 1 мая 2025 года в Совете опеки, штаб-квартира ООН, Нью-Йорк.
28 апреля, в рамках исключительных совместных усилий Президента Экономического и Социального Совета и сопредседателей Межправительственного подготовительного комитета FFD4, министры и высокопоставленные официальные лица получат возможность выразить свое мнение и содействовать политическому импульсу для Конференции FFD4.
Форум в этом году приобретает особое значение и критическую роль в мобилизации импульса и конкретных решений для FFD4. Проводимый подряд с четвертой сессией Подготовительного комитета FFD4, обсуждения форума будут влиять на дискуссии о результатах FFD4.
Обе мероприятия собирают министров и высокопоставленных государственных должностных лиц, а также старших официальных лиц международных организаций. Также будут представлены организации гражданского общества, бизнес-сектор и местные власти.
Форум 2025 года и четвертая сессия Подготовительного комитета будут транслироваться в прямом эфире на Web TV ООН.
Programme for 28th 四月, 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 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
Ministerial fireside chat 5: Investing in data to accelerate development
Investment in data pays off, with an estimated average return of $32 for every $1 invested in strengthening data systems in developing countries. Countries have made significant strides in improving their national statistical systems and political momentum is growing for measuring and monitoring progress in sustainable development using metrics that go beyond GDP. However, investment remains insufficient, resulting in gaps in the availability and use of high quality and disaggregated data and statistics. Major gaps and a lack of progress are notable in key priority areas such as gender, climate change and governance.
This session will explore what is needed to enhance disaggregated data, accessibility and innovative data sources to inform evidence-based decision making for sustainable development.
Framing questions:
- What approaches can accelerate progress in priority areas where sustainable development data gaps remain significant, such as gender, climate change, and governance?
- What are the most effective strategies for integrating non-traditional data sources, citizen-generated data and remote sensing, into national statistical systems?
- What governance frameworks are needed to ensure data quality, transparency, and ethical use?
Chair: ECOSOC President/Vice-President
Moderator: Ms. Mariana Mazzucato, Professor in the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London
- H.E. Mr. Seedy Kaita, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Gambia
- H.E. Ms. María Luisa Ramírez Coronado, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Guatemala
- H.E. Mr. Dehpue Yenpea Zuo, Deputy Minister for Economic Management, Ministry of Finance, Liberia
Discussant: H.E. Ms. Dana Emad Hamza, Assistant Undersecretary for Sustainable Development, Ministry of Sustainable Development, Bahrain
Civil society response from the floor (2 minutes)
Ministerial interactive discussion
Programme for 29th 四月, 2025
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
Dialogue with Senior Representatives of the WBG and IMF
- 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
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