The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development: A Side Event on Financing Food System Transformation
Join us for a pivotal side event at the 4th Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) at the UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on the crucial role of Public Development Banks (PDBs) in transforming food systems and advancing the SDGs.
The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development: A Side Event on Financing Food System Transformation
Date: Thursday, 5 December
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 EDT (16:00-17:30 CET)
Venue: UN Headquarters, New York
From 3 to 6 December, the 4th Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) Side-Event will convene at the United Nations Headquarters in New York (Please click here to access the programme). Co-organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Finance in Common (FiCS), the event will spotlight the key role of Public Development Banks (PDBs) in food system transformation on 5 December: “Financing Food System Transformation: The Key Role of Public Development Banks, International Financial Institutions, and Partners for Accelerating Progress Towards the SDGs.”
After the opening remarks from Federica Diamanti, Associate Vice President at IFAD, the panel discussion will feature leaders from PDBs, including Lloyd C. Banda (CEO of MAIIC, Malawi), Juan Pablo Bustamante Caballero (Vice President of FINAGRO, Colombia), Enrico Petrocelli (CDP, Italy), and Ophelie Bourhis (AFD, France) exploring PDBs’ role in advancing sustainable agricultural development, aligning investments with SDGs, and driving food system transformation.
Background
Achieving the SDGs and climate targets requires transforming food systems with an annual investment boost of USD 350 billion by 2030. PDBs, providing nearly two-thirds of formal agricultural financing, are uniquely positioned to bridge funding gaps and attract public and private investments. Since 2021, the Agri-PDB Platform, hosted by IFAD and FiCS, has fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing among PDBs, focusing on climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture, and inclusive rural finance.
Why Attend?
This event highlights the catalytic role of PDBs in investing in sustainable agrifood systems and advancing SDGs. Through the Agri-PDB Platform and IFAD’s leadership, National PDBs’ voices are being brought to the global discussion. Attendees will gain insights into best practices and strategies from PDB leaders and partners. Join us in supporting the amplification of PDBs’ input’s to FfD4 debates and advancing sustainable development.
To watch the event live, please click on the link: UN Web TV.
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