The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) is a landmark forum where global leaders will shape the post-2030 sustainable development agenda. This is the platform that launched the Millennium Development Goals and later the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—and this year, ANDE will be there to spotlight the role of small and growing businesses (SGBs) in shaping the future.
Small and Growing Businesses and the Economy of the Future
📅 Date and time to be confirmed | July 1–3
📍 Sevilla, Spain
Hosted by ANDE, this session challenges the assumption that capital alone will drive progress toward the SDGs. Instead, we’ll examine how targeted non-financial support for SGBs in the Global South fosters more resilient entrepreneurial ecosystems and amplifies the impact of private capital.
What to Expect:
- Evidence Overview: Data on the ROI of business development services (BDS)
- Practitioner Panel: Real-world examples of effective ecosystem support.
- Policy Insights: What development institutions can do differently
To attend, you must register for the main FFD4 conference through the United Nations:
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Complete the UNDESA registration form by May 9.
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On page 10, when asked “Has an accredited organization accepted to include you as part of their delegation?”
➤ Select Yes and enter: ANDE – Aspen InstituteOnce you’ve completed your FFD4 registration, kindly let us know by filling out the form linked below.
Participation in ANDE’s delegation and side event at FFD4 is open to ANDE members in good standing only.
To be eligible, your organization must:
- Hold an active ANDE membership at the time of registration.
- Be current on all membership dues.
- Submit your FFD4 registration via the UNDESA portal by May 9, 2025.
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Confirm your registration with ANDE via our internal form.
Not sure if your membership is current? Contact us to confirm your eligibility.