Seville Conference Marks Significant Progress for Development Banks
Paris, France – July 11, 2025 – The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the Seville Conference, a pivotal gathering that has yielded concrete advancements for public development banks worldwide. Held recently, this important conference brought together leading institutions dedicated to fostering sustainable and inclusive development, fostering collaboration, and identifying impactful strategies for the future.
The Seville Conference served as a vital platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange among development finance institutions. Participants engaged in robust discussions aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and reach of public development banks in addressing global challenges. Key themes explored included innovative financing mechanisms, the role of development banks in climate action, supporting fragile states, and promoting equitable economic growth.
A significant outcome of the conference was the consensus reached on several key areas. Development banks underscored their commitment to aligning their portfolios with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement, recognizing the urgency of climate action and the need for robust support for developing economies in their transition towards greener and more resilient futures.
Furthermore, the conference saw tangible progress in the establishment of new collaborative frameworks and the strengthening of existing partnerships. These initiatives are designed to pool resources, share best practices, and amplify the impact of development finance. The emphasis on co-financing projects and leveraging private sector investment to mobilize greater capital for development was a recurring and highly productive theme.
The AFD, as a committed player in global development, played a significant role in the organization and outcomes of the Seville Conference. The agency reiterates its dedication to working collaboratively with its peers to ensure that public development banks continue to be effective instruments for positive change. The advancements achieved in Seville represent a crucial step forward in empowering these institutions to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic global landscape.
The insights and commitments generated during the Seville Conference are expected to translate into enhanced operational strategies and a more coordinated approach to development finance, ultimately benefiting the populations and environments that these banks serve. The AFD looks forward to the continued implementation of these advancements and to further strengthening its partnerships in pursuit of a more sustainable and equitable world.
Conférence de Séville : des avancées concrètes pour les banques publiques de développement
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