High-Level Political Forum 2025

New York City

Empowered women, inclusive economies: Catalyzing sustainable futures at the HLPF 2025

A moment of opportunity: Special address on climate action by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres

Spain

The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development offers a unique opportunity to reform global financing systems and address the funding gaps that hinder progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries.The ILO delegation, led by Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, will emphasize the need for integrated financing strategies that enable countries to invest in people by increasing social protection coverage and improving job creation through sustainable and inclusive economic growth, in line with SDG 8 and SDG indicator 1.3.1 on social protection.

ILO at ILO at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

First multistakeholder roundtable of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development taking place in Sevilla from 30 June to 3 July. Moderated by ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo, the roundtable brings together Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Finance and Foreign Affairs, and Heads of Multilateral Banks to discuss how to raise and manage public revenue more effectively to support national sustainable development strategies.&nbsp; Discussions will include fiscal management and capacity building, tax reform and cooperation, combating illicit financial flows, subnational financing, and ways to improve transparency and accountability. The round table will also look at how public development banks can be better leveraged to mobilize long-term financing for sustainable development and how to strengthen Multilateral Development Banks cooperation with these institutions.

Seville

Multistakeholder round table on mobilizing and aligning domestic public resources

In the Sevilla Platform for Action (SPA), coalitions of countries and stakeholders are announcing 130 high-impact initiatives to implement the Compromiso de Sevilla - the outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4).A series of announcements will take place at the conference, including the launch of two SPA initiatives focused on universal social protection, which are designed to support countries create the fiscal space needed to extend social protection by at least 2 percentage points per year.

Sevilla Platform for Action (SPA) Initiatives Announcement

Guests highlight the upcoming side event at the FFD4 Conference on "From Seville to Doha: Financing Sustainable and Inclusive Social Development".

Financing Sustainable and Inclusive Social Development, Press Conference

The plenary meetings will be at the heart of the FFD4 Conference. Over eight sessions, world leaders, ministers, and senior officials will share their experiences, challenges, priorities and initiatives for financing the Sustainable Development. The general debate will offer a broad view of how countries are addressing issues such as debt, climate finance, inequality, and the need for stronger international cooperation. It will also be a space to propose ideas, strengthen partnerships, and call for concrete action to close the gap in financing for sustainable development. Through these statements, the plenaries will help set the direction of the Conference, reflect shared concerns, and build momentum around the need for urgent and coordinated efforts to support the 2030 Agenda.

4th International Conference on Financing for Development

Full schedule

Monday, 30 June 2025

Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Thursday, 3 July 2025