2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report
The 2024 Africa Sustainable Development Report (ASDR) reviews the status of the implementation of the two Agendas in Africa and offers policy recommendations to facilitate their attainment. As in previous years, the 2024 report aligns with the theme and corresponding Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the high-level political forum on sustainable development (HLPF) selected for any particular year.
Common Position Paper on the Future of Cohesion Policy with a Focus on Ensuring Regional Flexibility and Promoting Simplification
This document presents the perspectives and concerns of associations and networks regarding the future of Cohesion Policy in Europe. It highlights the policy’s importance in fostering regional development and supporting the green and digital transitions. Additionally, it underscores the significant role played by their members in implementing Cohesion Policy, leveraging their strong presence in local economies.
ADFI Summary Report of the 2024 Annual Workshop
The 2024 Annual Workshop of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) was held on the theme “A practical road map for African DFIs in accessing green funds” on May 27, 2024,
The workshop’s main objectives were to enhance African development finance institutions’ role in mobilizing green finance, update and expand their knowledge and operational methods for accessing green funds, and encourage peer learning and experience sharing.
Green finance as a critical lever for delivering sustainable agrifood systems – A global landscape study
Green finance is a critical trigger for this lever in order to meet the globally committed investments in achieving the SDGs, and it is one of the most important levers for promoting sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. Providing environmental benefits through social governance is a function that high-potential, green financial services can play.
Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity Across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027
The Action Plan for the implementation of the FAO Strategy on Mainstreaming Biodiversity across Agricultural Sectors 2024–2027 reflects experiences gained from the implementation of the 2021–2023 Action Plan.
Report of the 2023 AADFI-ADFIAP Joint International CEO Forum
The 2023 Joint International CEO Forum of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) and the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) was held from November 8 to 10, 2023, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Nigeria. The Forum was hosted by the Bank of Industry (BOI), Nigeria, on the theme “DFIs’ Strategic Role Towards A Climate-Smart Future”.
2024 Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report: Ready for Take-Off? Building on Macroeconomic Stability for Growth
Latin America and the Caribbean overcame significant economic challenges in 2023 and exceeded growth expectations thanks to the strong macroeconomic fundamentals it laid in recent years. The 2024 Latin America and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report analyzes the opportunities and challenges facing the region as it embarks on this journey.
2022 Joint Report on Multilateral Development Banks’ Climate Finance
The Joint Report on Multilateral Development Banks Climate Finance is an annual collaborative effort to publish Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) climate finance figures, together with a clear explanation of the methodologies for tracking this finance as climate finance.
Asia bond monitor September 2023
Covering the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, China, and the Republic of Korea, the report notes that positive investment sentiment supported a narrowing of risk premiums, a rally in equity markets, and net foreign portfolio inflows.
The Use of Carbon Credits in Climate Target Setting
To support Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) member banks in developing targets, the
Alliance has developed this short paper to provide clarification on the already-published
Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for Banks outlining how the Alliance views the treatment
of offsetting in relation to member commitments.
The paper does not introduce additional principles that member banks must meet as
part of their NZBA commitment.