January, 2025
Our latest policy brief examines key Asian priorities for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), scheduled for June-July 2025 in Spain. It analyses critical challenges and opportunities in financing sustainable development across the diverse Asian region, with a particular focus on South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Authored by Damien Barchiche (IDDRI) and Ben Katoka (IDDRI), with contributions from Karim Karaki (ECDPM), Niels Keijzer (IDOS), Iliana Olivié (ETTG), and María Santillán O’Shea (Elcano Royal Institute).
Key Takeaways include:
- The analysis emphasizes the urgent need to re-center the SDGs as a global priority, calling for better integration between climate finance and development finance rather than treating them as separate agendas.
- The brief highlights the importance of addressing fragmentation in international governance, advocating for stronger cross-sector coordination at national levels and more inclusive governance globally.
- Special attention is given to scaling up public finance for sustainable development, particularly through domestic resource mobilization reforms and modernized tax administration.
- The research recognizes Asia’s diversity, emphasizing the need for tailored financial solutions that account for varying levels of development, fiscal capacity, and climate vulnerabilities across the region.
The report provides detailed insights into Asian financial priorities and practical recommendations for strengthening international development financing frameworks in the region.
This publication is part of a series of three briefs examining perspectives from different regions of the Global South on FfD4. It reflects ongoing ETTG work on FfD4 preparations in the framework of a partnership with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
