What’s next for development finance? It’s increasingly clear the answer must go beyond traditional models. Just look at remittances: the money sent home by migrants now surpasses official aid to low- and middle-income countries.
Our challenge is ensuring these flows drive lasting change. As global leaders prepare to meet at the fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, the GDPRD joins us to explore the future of funding for rural communities – from remittances to private investment, blended finance and beyond.
On this episode:
- Agnes Johan, Head of Blended Finance at Rabo Partnerships
- Ines Rocha, Regional Director for Europe, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Pedro de Vasconcelos, Lead Technical Specialist and Financing Facility for Remittances (FFR) Manager, IFAD