A defining moment to reshape global finance for sustainable development

The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) is a once-in-a-decade moment to shape a renewed global financing framework. Held in Sevilla, Spain, FfD4 will aim to catalyse larger, more affordable flows of public and private finance for sustainable development.

For the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), FfD4 is a pivotal platform to reaffirm its unique role in financing for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and other last-mile markets. UNCDF will advocate for a bold shift in global priorities—placing the needs of frontier economies at the centre of financing strategies.

Catalysing investment where it matters most

UNCDF will spotlight its work as a catalytic finance provider and de-risking hub for high-risk, early-stage investments. In partnership with Convergence Blended Finance and others, UNCDF is advancing blended finance solutions and scaling the use of concessional capital to mobilize private investment in underserved markets.

As the financing arm of the UN system, UNCDF bridges the gap between ambition and action—supporting upstream project design and downstream capital mobilization to unlock SDG investment pipelines.

Stay tuned for the list of upcoming UNCDF events and side events planned in Seville.