Multi-stakeholder round table 6: Domestic and international private business and finance

6th Plenary meeting (continued) - Round table at the First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22-26 July 2024. The Addis Ababa Action Agenda (Addis Agenda) emphasizes the role of private business activity, investment and innovation in driving productivity, inclusive economic growth and job creation.

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Chair:

Brazil

Moderator and scene-setter:

Ms. Shari Spiegel, Director, Financing for Sustainable Development Office, DESA

Opening remarks:

Mr. Erik Korsgren, Deputy Head of Department for Partnerships and Innovation, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)
Mr. Kuben Naidoo, Executive, Investec

Initial respondents:

Mr. Antti Karhunen, Director for Sustainable Finance, Investment and Jobs; Economy that works for the People, Directorate-General for International Partnerships, European Commission
Mr. Simba Mabhena, Senior Industry Specialist, IFC
Ms. Maria José Romero, European Network on Debt and Development, Civil Society FfD Mechanism

Interactive discussion

Chair closing remarks

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To support a sustainable transition, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda highlights the importance of government policies to:

Foster an enabling environment for private investment
Mobilize private investment for sustainable development at scale
Align business and finance with sustainable development
Advance financial inclusion

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