Finance in Common

Underscoring the crucial role of #PDBs joining forces to transform the financial system in support of common action for the UN #SDGs

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There is no global shortage of capital. The problem is where it goes.

In a new op-ed for @devex , our Chairman @RiouxRemy explains why public development banks, which together hold more than $23 trillion in assets, are key to fixing a fragmented financial architecture and getting finance to the economies that need it most.
👉 Read the full piece on Devex: https://t.co/zUxoO5wdhc

Next stop: Bangkok! From 31 March to 2 April 2027, the 6th Finance in Common Summit meets in Asia for the first time, co-hosted by the @ADB_HQ with the support of @AFD_en and @AIIB_Official , as well as global partners. The goal is to move from dialogue to delivery.

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Last week at the 2026 The World Bank Group / International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Finance in Common engaged with global leaders to move from climate and development commitments to concrete delivery on the ground.

On the road to the Finance in Common Summit 2027 (31 March – 2 April, Bangkok), FiCS Chairman @RiouxRemy, Director General @AdamaMko, and Head of Climate & Development Finance Laura Sabogal Reyes joined partners to champion the role of Public Development Banks (PDBs) in the global financial architecture.

Key highlights from the week:

-   Country-Led Delivery: Contributed to UN and Xingu Finance Talks roundtables to translate global COP30 and SDG commitments into local investments.
-    Scaling Capital: Advanced operationalisation on the PDB Guarantee Hub & Green Guarantee Group along key partners Government of Barbados Bridgetown Initiative, MIGA, Government of Denmark, and participated in the "Scale or Stall" blended finance dialogue with Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), British International Investment, FinDev Canada, and Allied Climate Partners.
-    Education & Social Impact: Partnered with Pact for Prosperity, People and the Planet (4P), OECD-OCDE netFWD, and International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) on philanthropic financing for education in Asia.
-    Global Cooperation: Strengthened regional PDB alignment at the World Federation of Development Financing Institutions (WFDFI) Board of Governors meeting.

Next Stop: FiCS 2027 Co-hosted with the @ADB_HQ, the 2027 Summit will focus on actionable solutions and collective delivery for a resilient

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🌏 From Quy Nhon to Bangkok 2027: turning dialogue into delivery!

Finance in Common and @IDFC_Network joined the inaugural Quy Nhon Dialogue on Climate and Transitions (10–11 October) in Viet Nam as institutional knowledge partners.

Organised by RENCONTRES DU VIETNAM, hosted by ICISE Quy Nhon and supported by @AFD_France a founding partner, under the high patronage of the Gia Lai Province and the Vietnam Ministry for Science and Technology, the Dialogue explored how countries can navigate energy security, financial transformation and climate resilience.

How can we finance long-term economic transformation when fiscal space is shrinking, debt pressures are growing and climate risks are accelerating?

This question was at the heart of the plenary on Reconfigurations of Transition Financing, featuring:
- Rafael Leão, Brazil's Ministry of Finance
- Dr. Sam Koojo, Uganda's Ministry of Finance and Co-Chair of the Country Platforms Hub
- Dorah Modise, South Africa's Presidential Climate Commission and Co-Chair of the Country Platforms Hub
- @RiouxRemy , Chairman of Finance in Common
- Nicolas Picchiottino, Secretary General of IDFC

Moderated by Laura Sabogal Reyes, Head of Climate and Development Finance at FiCS and IDFC, the exchange underscored three priorities:
- Making fiscal sustainability and long-term investment mutually reinforcing.
- Turning national strategies into investment programmes, with country platforms and public development banks bridging planning, project preparation and financing.
- Making the global development finance ecosystem work better together, moving from fragmented financing towards collective investment and delivery at scale.

Financial innovation must serve investment strategy, not the other way around.

Our sincere thanks to the Government of Viet Nam for its generous hospitality, and to all organisers and partners for making this exchange possible.

Onward to Bangkok 2027!

These conversations will help shape the road to the next Finance in Common Summit (31 March–2 April 2027), where the global public development bank community will come together to accelerate collective action and deliver sustainable growth for a more resilient future.

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During #UNGA81 and #NYCClimateWeek, FiCS Chairman @RiouxRemy took part in a series of high-level events and bilateral meetings, engaging with UN institutions, governments, philanthropic organizations, and development finance institutions to advance the FiCS agenda and deepen cooperation around sustainable development and climate finance.

Across key high-level events, from Just Energy Transition financing with UN Capital Development Fund (@UNCDF ) to high-level climate finance dialogues on the road to @turkiyecop31, FiCS highlighted the role of Public Development Banks in turning country priorities into investment pipelines, mobilizing domestic and catalytic capital, and connecting public and private finance.

Alongside these events, bilateral meetings provided an opportunity to translate discussions into concrete work programs:

- Innovative Capital & City Financing: Joining Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan to discuss the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), with the FiCS Lab Incubator supporting the Bank of Bhutan and Bhutan Climate Fund in structuring a carbon-linked bond.
- Operational Inclusion & Blended Finance: Confirming a joint workplan with Pradeep Kurukulasuriya (@UNCDF) to expand PDB-originated blended finance.
- COP Priorities & Country Platforms: Aligning with Marcos Neto (@UNDP ) to mobilize National Development Banks toward UNFCCC COP priorities, including COP31, and country platforms leveraging the Global Financing Playbook.
- UN System Anchoring: Strategic exchanges with Navid Hanif (@UNDESA ) to strengthen the interface between Public Development Banks and the United Nations system.
- Philanthropic Synergies: Exploring joint initiatives with Brian San (Institute of Philantropy) and Kalpana Kochhar (@gatesfoundation) to scale investments in health, education, and climate-resilient agriculture via the Agri-PDB platform.

The Path to Bangkok 2027 📍

These outcomes directly set the stage for the Finance in Common Summit 2027 (31 March – 2 April 2027) at @UNESCAP in Bangkok. Co-hosted with the @ADB_HQ (ADB), our first summit in Asia will anchor Asia-Pacific priorities and UN multilateral alignment at the core of the international development finance agenda.

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FiCS 2027 is coming to Bangkok! 🚀

We are very happy to announce that Thailand will host the first-ever Finance in Common Summit in Asia! This sixth edition will take place in Bangkok from 31 March to 2 April 2027, co-hosted by @ADB_HQ and with support from @AFD_France along with other regional and global partners.

Under the central theme "Delivering Sustainable Growth for a More Resilient Future" the Finance in Common Summit will once again bring the global development finance community together, connecting Public Development Banks and their partners around a shared ambition: turning development priorities into concrete, sustainable investments.

Over three days, 2,000+ participants will come together to exchange, connect and move from ambition to action.

Building on the momentum of previous editions, FiCS 2027 will put delivery at the heart of the conversation, with a strong focus on partnerships, investment opportunities and solutions that can generate real-world impact across Asia-Pacific and beyond.

👉 Express your interest and discover more about this Summit: https://t.co/4rbo8fcA3E

📰 Read our press release: https://t.co/EOOi03jIFO

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As the @G7 finance ministers’ meetings are currently underway in 🇫🇷, we explain how the @FinanceInCommon coalition, which brought together key stakeholders in development finance in April, is shaping the discussions.

Find out more👉https://t.co/TItI4iT4MZ

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🚀 NEW REPORT: FiCS Contribution to the #G7

Launched during the FiCS / G7 Special Event, this new report brings concrete solutions to mobilize private capital and reduce the cost of capital.

🔗Discover the full report : https://t.co/gV9onUB9Fs

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Before an intense week for @FinanceInCommon, we were honored, @AdamaMko, colleagues & I, to meet with UNSG @antonioguterres & DSG @AminaJMohammed to update them on the initiative that brings together all PDBs & partners. We were strongly encouraged by their support 🙏🏼

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🌐 Public Development Banks are shaping the @G7 agenda

On April 29, Finance in Common (FiCS) will convene a high-level event in Paris, bringing together PDBs, international financial institutions, and policymakers to bridge the global investment gap.

This dialogue goes beyond high-level talk. We are diving deep into the mechanics of global finance:

➡️ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Aligning MDBs, NDBs, and DFIs through Country Platforms to create seamless coordination frameworks.

➡️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: Examining prudential frameworks and credit rating methodologies to unlock stalled capital.

➡️ 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹: Showcasing the power of guarantees, blended finance, and currency risk solutions to mobilize private investment at scale.

📅 29 April 2026
📍 Paris – Ministry of the Economy and Finance

Participation in person is subject to accreditation. 📹 A livestream will also be available for online participants.

➡️ Request your accreditation or register to watch online:
https://t.co/sjo3Pono4Q

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5 years in, @FinanceInCommon is moving from "convening" to "delivering."

With $23T in assets across 540+ PDBs, the focus is now on scaling impact. @IDFC_Network Chair and @BOAD_official President @ekuese breaks down what’s next for global finance.

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From a virtual summit of Public Development Banks in 2020 to a global coalition recognised by governments and the UN, Finance in Common has changed scale in five years.

In this video, @RiouxRemy revisits three key moments that shaped FiCS and laid the foundations for its next phase.

▶️ Watch the video and 👉 learn more about what FiCS has built in five years in our 5 years report: https://t.co/EyUCDviKfb

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FiCS is strengthening its strategic ties across Asia. 🌍🤝

On 4–5 February, a delegation from the FiCS Secretariat, composed of Adama MARIKO, Secretary General, Blaise Gonda, and Arthur Pataud, visited the headquarters of the @ADB_HQ in Manila.

Over two days, the delegation met with Masato Kanda, @ADBPresident; Fatima Yasmin, Vice-President (Sectors & Themes); Xinning Jia, Director General, Strategy, Policy & Partnerships; Seong-Wook Kim, Chief Partnership Officer; Yevgeniy Zhukov, Director General, CCSD; Christine Engstrom, Director General, SD3, and colleagues across strategy, finance, climate, and sector departments. The exchanges reflected strong momentum to deepen cooperation among Public Development Banks and reinforce coordination within the evolving international financial architecture.

🚀 The dialogue also turned toward FiCS 2027 in Asia, with several countries expressing interest in hosting and the selection process ongoing. Holding the Summit in Asia would mark a first for the Finance in Common Summit, in a region at the forefront of financial innovation, climate leadership, and capital mobilisation.

🙏 A sincere thank you to ADB and its teams for the warm welcome and excellent organisation of the visit.

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🌍 In a world marked by growing divisions, Public Development Banks are choosing the cooperation path.

As part of the 5th FiCS anniversary series, @devex speaks with @igoldfajn, President of @the_IDB, on how working through Finance in Common has helped his institution strengthen collaboration with National and Subnational Development Banks 🤝, linking local knowledge with scale, capital, and risk-sharing capacity.

💡 The interview also highlights the FiCS Financial Innovation Lab, launched following the 2023 Summit in Cartagena, as a collaborative space where PDBs work together on concrete financial solutions, particularly for climate and sustainable development.

🔗 Discover more in the interview on Devex: https://t.co/w5qktvIURn

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"Historically, PDBs have operated independently. But that is changing."

On the occasion of the 5th FiCS anniversary, @devex is featuring a series of interviews with voices from the global PDB community on the value of collaboration and collective action.

The first interview, features Jin Liqun, Immediate Past President and Chair of the Board of Directors of @AIIB_Official and co-host of the Finance in Common Summit 2025 in Cape Town. He shares his perspective on the evolving role of PDBs, the importance of working together as a system, and the value of FiCS as a global platform for collaboration.

A conversation on the evolving role of Public Development Banks and the place of Finance in Common in this transformation.

🔗 Discover the interview on Devex: https://t.co/qe54kZrNGK

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▶️ This is the story of a summit that became a system.

From Paris to Cape Town, and from the G20 to the COPs, Finance in Common has grown into a global network bringing together 540 Public Development Banks, 14 coalitions, and over 500 experts.

In this video, our Secretary General, @AdamaMko, retraces the milestones that shaped FiCS over five years of collective work — made possible by committed partners, active coalitions, a dedicated team, and above all, an exceptional community that turned it into far more than an annual meeting.

Watch the video and explore more in our Five-Year Report: https://t.co/EyUCDviKfb

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📢 Our 5-year report is now available!

Five years of action, in one report.

From an online summit in 2020 to a global coalition of over 540 Public Development Banks driving change for the climate and the SDGs. 🌍

💡 Discover how FiCS has turned commitments into action over the last five years, from launching thematic coalitions to developing innovative financial tools and initiatives. This report dives into the milestones, challenges, and opportunities that have shaped FiCS and its journey.

👉 Read the report here: https://t.co/EyUCDvji4J

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#5

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✨ Five years ago, FiCS began as a Summit.
Today, it stands as a System.

As this year comes to an end, we’re opening a special #FiCS5YEARS series looking back at the journey that brought us here: from a first gathering in 2020 to a global coalition of 540 Public Development Banks working with one united voice.

Over the next weeks, we’ll look back at the key moments, the achievements, and the transformations that marked these first five years. And we’ll share a glimpse of what comes next.

📘 In mid-December, we’ll also unveil our Five-Year Report, capturing the progress, lessons, and impact of this first chapter.

Join us as we celebrate 5 years of momentum, impact, and collaboration. 🎉

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