Africa: Why Funders Must Step Up Financing for Development in 2025

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July 3, 2025, is a crucial opportunity to address global financial issues like climate financing and debt relief. Philanthropy’s role in supporting Global South participation, funding government delegations, and advocating for reforms is highlighted as essential for FfD4’s success and long-term impact in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The conference aims to tackle urgent issues such as the global debt crisis, taxation, and private financing, calling on philanthropic funders to actively engage and drive systemic change for equity, transparency, and sustainability.

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