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The Asian Development Fund is ADB’s largest source of grants for operations in most vulnerable developing member countries and is replenished every four years. At the #ADBAnnualMeeting in Tbilisi, donors agreed to a replenishment of $5 billion to support grant operations during 2025–2028. We sat with Tomo Kimura, ADB Director General of Strategy, Policy and Partnership, to discuss how the Fund is evolving and how it can drive sustainable development across Asia and the Pacific: https://ow.ly/l25350RA388

Cost efficient is not necessarily cost equitable. Good to see numbers put to #shiftingpower but important to flag a potential landmine - many funders think "local = cheap" and forget the importance of #equity, #dignity and #respect in their calculations. Humentum's recent work on #equitablecompensation provides a roadmap for salary considerations that underscore #effective rather than #underpaid. https://bit.ly/3Yjb14j

Last week The ONE Campaign was out in force at the African Development Bank Group annual meetings. We had some important wins: 👉 $117 billion of callable capital to preserve its lending capacity increasing the Bank’s authorized capital from $201 billion to $318 billion. 👉 President Ruto reiterated his call for an ambitious replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17), targeting $25 billion (nearly triple ADF-16's $8.9 billion). 👉 Kenya, as the host nation, made a significant pledge of $20 million to the ADF-17 as a first-time donor. 👉 The AfDB committed to supporting the re-evaluation of African countries’ GDP by incorporating natural capital considerations. Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eEDNPPMq

Demand for peacebuilding support continues to grow, but voluntary contributions to the UN Peacebuilding Fund dropped in 2023. More adequate, predictable and sustainable financing is needed. Read more in Politically Speaking: https://lnkd.in/dqj9vx_s

If one examines the Facts, the FCRA Act is silent on this issue, it does not prohibit refund of funds. How FCRA Dept can prohibit a refund clause between donor and grantee is truly beyond me. If the donor and donee decide that they do not wish to continue the contract that they have entered, as long as there is a clause for refund, FCRA Dept legally is on a very weak ground to refuse permission to refund the funds. This is the basic law of Contract, which FCRA Dept cannot overrule, however practical reality is that since no one has dared to take the Dept to court on this issue, it has been merrily refusing the permission.

How can the UN tackle declining contributions from key donors? This Thursday, John Hendra will present his in-depth analysis on this pressing issue in his article, ‘Reductions, Reallocations, and Replenishments – Will this be the year of the big squeeze on the UN Development System?’, during the virtual launch of the 'Financing the UNDS 2024: Resourcing the Future'. Read the article here: https://shorturl.at/fzmXf And don't forget to register to join the live discussion: https://lnkd.in/dgfj-Z2j UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund Office OECD - OCDE #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalChallenges #UNFinance #FinancingTheFuture

The East Africa Financial Resilience Resource Hub is a vital platform that helps communities establish endowment funds, providing a stable income stream and reducing reliance on short-term funding. Ultimately, this creates a sustainable financial model, strengthening the organization's capacity to serve its community for years to come. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ZpKVNq #FinancialResilience #eastafrica #kcdfimpactingcommunities All followers

🌍 Engaging discussions at the recent sessions on GCF financing and access to funds! Key topics included the challenges faced by developing countries in navigating accreditation processes, financing modalities, and ensuring inclusivity in project development. Ibrahim, GCF Regional Manager for francophone Africa, provided valuable insights into ongoing reforms aimed at addressing these challenges. Panelists highlighted the need for reforms in GCF funding procedures, particularly regarding accreditation and finance, underscoring the limited representation of African entities, especially subnational ones. Ibrahim shared updates on GCF's commitment to reform, including efforts to accredit more entities, promote national-level project proposals, and enhance community involvement. The discussions delved into critical issues such as inclusivity, finance, and localization, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and capacity building for sustainable development projects. Stay updated on GCF's transformative initiatives by following our updates! #ARFSD10 #Integrated2030Agenda, #Finance4Future #Health4ClimateAction

🌟 A reminder !! The UK Shared Prosperity Fund, launched in 2022, is set to provide up to £2.6bn by March 2025, with £1.5bn earmarked for 2024/2025. This fund replaces EU structural funds, focusing on domestic priorities and the 'Levelling Up' concept. 🇬🇧 🌐 There are many grant opportunities currently available nationwide, offering a wealth of possibilities for diverse projects and initiatives. The LGA is currently calling for an extension to the fund. The potential for more openings remains uncertain, making this an ideal time for grant hunters to explore opportunities. 💼💡 #UKSharedProsperityFund #GrantOpportunities #Funding #LevelingUp #DomesticPriorities #UKGrants #granthunters https://lnkd.in/ebc_sj8A - Grant Hunters Page

[#Strategy] 📢 IRC Announces the Advisory Model Partnership Playbook, Urges New Approach to Investor-Humanitarian Partnerships. 🌍🚀 The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has unveiled the "Advisory Model for Investor and Humanitarian Partnerships," a trailblazing initiative blending humanitarian expertise 🤝 with investment strategies 💼. This model targets the critical funding gap in humanitarian aid 💰, leveraging the unique, on-the-ground insights of humanitarians to guide investments by multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, and private sector players 🌐. It's a strategic approach to ensure that investments 📈 not only reach the intended communities 🏘️ but also bridge the gap between commercial objectives and humanitarian goals 🔄. This synergy aims to catalyze additional funding, particularly in vital areas like climate finance 🌱 and economic development in vulnerable regions 📊. With this innovative model, IRC is setting a new standard in aligning humanitarian impact with sustainable investment practices, promising a brighter future for conflict-affected communities worldwide 🌟. David Miliband, Jeannie Annan, Martin Bratt, Harlem DESIR, Ciarán Donnelly, Ebighe Emafo, Oscar Raposo, Madlin Sadler, Hans V., Adnan bin Junaid, Aissatou Balde, Aitor Sanchez Lacomba, Alyoscia D'Onofrio, Amanda Catanzano, Aśka Wiśniewska-Pickering, Bill Schaffrath, Bob Kitchen OBE, Brian Johnson, Brian Ssebunya, Ph.D, Caroline Sekyewa, Inah Fatoumata Kaloga, Isabella De Mattia, Jeannie Annan, Jennifer Peng, Joan Fong, Jon Beloe, Marijana Simic, Martin Bratt, Mathilde SEGARD, Modou Diaw, Matthew Collins-Gibson. #InnovativePartnerships #HumanitarianImpact #SustainableInvesting