Objectives
The event aims to achieve the following objectives:
- Clarify Roles: Identify and highlight the roles of DFIs in financing priority sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, and renewable energy.
- Showcase Best Practices: Share successful case studies and innovative approaches from DFIs in ISDB member countries that have demonstrated measurable impact.
- Enhance Collaboration: Strengthen synergies among DFIs, governments, private-sector stakeholders, and philanthropic organizations to maximize development impact.
- Innovate Financing Models: Promote actionable strategies, including blended finance and Islamic financing instruments, to enhance the contributions of DFIs to Africa’s sustainable development goals.
- Promote Inclusivity: Address specific needs of marginalized groups, such as women and youth, by fostering inclusive development financing solutions.
Expected Outcomes
The virtual dialogue will deliver the following outcomes:
1. Collaboration Framework:
A clear framework for strengthening partnerships among DFIs, IDB member countries, and other stakeholders.
2. Innovative Financing Recommendations:
Strategic recommendations for lA comprehensive understanding among stakeholders of the challenges and opportunities for DFIs in promoting sustainable development in Africa.
3. Policy Recommendations:
Tangible policy actions to improve the regulatory and operational environments for DFIs to thrive.
4. Strategic Alliances:
Formation of new partnerships between DFIs, governments, and private-sector actors to catalyze sustainable development.
5. Outcome Document:
A published report outlining key insights, recommendations, and a roadmap for enhancing the role of DFIs in ISDB member countries.
