The ADFIAP–AADFI Joint International CEO Forum 2025 Summary Report presents the main discussions and outcomes of a high-level forum that convened development finance leaders from Asia, the Pacific, and Africa under the theme “Resilient Future: Harnessing Sustainable Finance for Development.” The report highlights strategic recommendations on sustainable finance, climate resilience, blended finance, digital transformation, governance, regulatory frameworks, and private sector mobilization. It emphasizes the central role of national development banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) in advancing inclusive, climate-resilient growth through stronger partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, and improved institutional capacity. The report concludes with key policy messages aimed at strengthening sustainable development and regional cooperation across developing economies.
This report summarizes the proceedings of the 2025 ADFIAP–AADFI Joint International CEO Forum, held in Macau SAR, China, bringing together nearly 170 leaders from development finance institutions, governments, and the private sector across Asia, Africa, and the Pacific. It synthesizes the key messages from special interest sessions and panel discussions covering sustainable finance, climate finance, blended finance, digital finance, ESG integration, policy and regulatory frameworks, public-private partnerships, and innovation in development finance. The publication underscores the importance of strengthening governance, transparency, research capacity, and data analytics while positioning national development banks as catalysts for resilient and inclusive economic transformation. It also highlights practical recommendations to mobilize private capital, scale climate action, improve access to long-term finance, and foster regional cooperation between development finance institutions. The report serves as a reference for policymakers, development banks, and practitioners seeking to advance sustainable finance strategies in emerging and developing economies.
