About us
Civil Society Working Group on Financing for Development (FfD).
Public Development Banks (PDBs) are enjoying a resurgence. The global financial and economic crisis has stimulated new interest in PDBs, particularly given the important role they play in providing counter-cyclical financing when private capital is in short supply.
In recent years, several countries have established new national and multilateral PDBs, and at the global level that have been recognized for the role they play in the United Nations Financing for Development process.
Scope of Work
The working group will focus on the following human rights principles:
Good Governance Mechanisms
Principles and best practices for good governance mechanisms and meaningful participation of CSOs.
Public Development Banks (PDBs)
Principles and best practices for Public Development Banks (PDBs) to effectively integrate a people-centered
People-Centered Approach
People-centered approach, localization, and alignment of investment priorities to sustainable development.
Enabling Environment & CSOs
Enabling environment & CSOs capacities to follow & influence the work of PDBs at national, regional, & global levels.
Working Group Objectives
We want to come together to build a strong and inclusive movement that can bring diverse voice form civil society into the financing for development process
Key Activities
To reach the objectives, a variety of key activities would be carried out. The identified key activities would all aim at achieving the objectives of the movement. Combining these different types of activities
General Objectives
6.8M
Civil Society Engaged
125
Public Development Banks
30
Working Group Members
Ways of Working
Samuel Phelp, aThe working group will be loose or informal and will work through online and offline methods. At least host regular online meetings and one physical meeting to discuss and agree with regular communication with members through email, SMS and telephone calls where appropriate. Program Alumna, Tanzania
LIST OF FfD Working Group Members
