4th Financing for Sustainable Dev’t Preparatory Conference kicks off in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, July 22, 2024 (FBC) – The Fourth International Conference on Financing for Sustaniable Development commenced today in Addis Ababa at the Skylight Hotel.

On the opening session, United Nations Secretary-General H.E. Antonio Guterres in his  virtual message emphasized the importance of such platforms to mobilize finance and other resources for SDGs and expressed his wish for fruitful deliberations.

Foreign Minister Ambassador Taye Atske -Selassie in his opening remark, highlighted the need for an ambitious approach to address today’s financial challenges to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

He further noted that the conference provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda and the financial needs of developing countries.

Ahmed Shide, Minister of Finance of Ethiopia, and Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, also addressed the gathering. The speakers called for enhanced debt relief, effective coordination of partnerships, and urged attendees to share their experiences towards equitable and sustainable financing.

The conference is being attended by about 1000 participants, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.