Sweden, through the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), and the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations are hosting an official side event of the 2023 ECOSOC Financing for Development Forum to discuss the experiences and needs of countries exploring and developing SDG sovereign bonds through their INFF process. The event is supported by UNDP,  UNDESA and the INFF Facility.

There is significant potential to mobilize private investment to close the SDG financing gap. Both public and private capital is critical for the implementation and achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. Asset managers hold approximately $126 trillion in assets. Shifting even 3-5% of this capital towards sustainable development would move the needle.

Within the more than 80 countries developing integrated national financing frameworks (INFFs), an increasing number have identified SDG sovereign bonds as a priority for channeling finance towards national sustainable development objectives and the SDGs. A few countries have come to market with SDG sovereign bonds.

This event aims to stimulate a dialogue on challenges, opportunities and incentives needed to catalyze new SDG-aligned investments through innovative instruments. It will feature high-level panellists from governments, the private sector and international financial institutions, including Rwanda, Indonesia, Bank of America, Citi, CDPQ and Swedish Investors for Sustainable Development-Nordea Asset Management.

Please register your interest to attend virtually. Registration for in person attendance is now closed. 

Please note that registration for this side event does not provide access to the FFD Forum.

For questions, please contact Lucy Martin, INFF Facility Communications Lead.