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The Complete Toolkit: An Introductory Guide to Financing for Development

We are excited to share the compilation of thematic and regional briefs on Financing for Development. These documents were developed based on collective work by the Civil Society FfD (Financing for Development) Mechanism experts. The briefs were created as a fundamental entry point into the dynamic and complex realm of Financing for Development and its diverse thematic areas as mandated by the Addis Ababa Action Agenda.

These briefs aim to lay the groundwork for further engagement, enabling individuals and collectives to delve deeper into the intricacies of the Financing for Development world. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional, the briefs are designed to facilitate navigation through the complexities of the financing for development process, which can sometimes appear excessively technical. By distilling complex concepts into easily understandable information and linking the issues with our every-day realities, these briefs provide a valuable resource for individuals and collectives seeking to navigate this specialized domain. They serve as a guiding compass, helping to demystify the technicalities and empower readers with the knowledge and understanding necessary to engage and advocate effectively in the financing for development process.

The complete toolkit shines a light on how shaping decision-making on global economic governance at the UN has the potential to transform our global economic systems to reduce inequalities within and between countries and make them work for people and the planet.

Introductory Guide 

Introductory Guide to Financing for Development

This brief was created for activists and advocates across the world who are interested in getting involved in or learning more about how global economic governance relates to different sectoral and/or local and national struggles – including feminist movements, food sovereignty and land rights movements, climate justice activists, youth and student movements, human rights advocates, and more.

English | Spanish | French | Arabic | Russian | German

Thematic Brief on Debt

Understanding the underlying causes of the debt problem is key to developing and advancing just solutions. In this briefing we look at how the massive debt burdens of global South countries stemmed from a flawed and inequitable international financial system that continues to hold sway today.

English | Spanish | French 

Thematic Brief on Private Finance

In this briefing we critically address an overreliance on private finance and business and a focus on policies aimed at attracting more private investments as key strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agreed in 2015.

English | Spanish | French | 

Thematic Brief on Domestic Resource Mobilization (Tax)

In this briefing we connect the national and international when it comes to tax policies and broader domestic resource mobilization strategies, highlighting how shaping decision-making on global economic governance at the UN has the potential to transform our global economic systems to reduce inequalities within and between countries and make them work for people and the planet.

English | Spanish | French | 

Thematic Brief on Global Trade

In this briefing we e explore the challenges faced by the Global South with regards to the governance and expansion of international trade and how human and environmental rights are affected.

English | Spanish | French | 

Thematic Brief on International Development Cooperation

In this briefing we explore the challenges with regards to ODA flows and their effectiveness in supporting the development needs of the Global South.

English | Spanish | French | 

Thematic Brief on Technology

Coming soon!

Thematic Brief on Systemic Issues

Coming soon!

Regional Briefs

Asia Regional Brief

This briefer aims to equip civil society organizations, policy makers, and advocates with a nuanced understanding of Asia’s economic, social, and environmental contexts. By exploring the intersections of regional development issues with the broader FfD agenda, we seek to foster a more informed and effective civil society engagement at the UN FfD process.

English

Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Brief

This briefer explains and describes the way in which international financial architecture has immense implications on all spheres of economics, finance, and national-level decision-making processes in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which ultimately impacts people's day-to-day lives

English | Spanish

Africa Regional Brief

Coming soon!

Middle East and North Africa Regional Brief

Coming soon!