The special events of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development will convene high-level participants to discuss actions and the way forward of the Compromiso de Sevilla.
8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: Boosting Quality FDI for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa The Africa Virtual Investment Platform - a joint initiative of the African Union Commission (AUC) and OECD - is designed to improve transparency in investment conditions, address risk perceptions, and support investment policy reforms across the continent. To address these challenges, AVIP will provide regularly updated indicators and analysis of Africa's investment landscape, covering foreign and domestic investment trends, infrastructure ecosystems, and sustainability impacts. On foreign investment trends and impacts the FDI Qualities Indicators will be leveraged and further developed. The event is co-organised by the African Union Commission and the OECD, with the support of Zambia (FfD4 co-host) and the European Union. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m: New Framework for global taxation trends The primary objective of this high-level event is to explore the crucial role that taxation plays in financing sustainable development, and to move from declaration to action. By bringing together high-level representatives from different countries and civil society, the special event will provide a platform to engage in a comprehensive dialogue on enhancing tax systems, curbing tax avoidance, and fostering a fairer global tax architecture. The discussions will aim to identify actionable commitments, especially on international corporate taxation and HNWI that can drive progress towards the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
