Doha, Qatar: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) reaffirmed its commitment to advancing inclusive, sustainable development through active engagement at the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF), held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Led by QFFD Director-General Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, the Fund's participation emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of vulnerable communities by unlocking innovative financing, strengthening local systems, and delivering lasting impact in fragile and underserved contexts.
As the central platform for reviewing progress on the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the HLPF convened global leaders, development institutions, and civil society organizations in a collective effort to accelerate sustainable development.
During the Townhall meeting titled "Unlocking Means of Implementation: Mobilizing Financing and STI for the SDGs," Al Sulaiti emphasized the vital need to expand access to innovative and inclusive financing mechanisms, while underscoring the importance of investing in local capacity-building as a cornerstone for achieving the SDGs and fostering long-term resilience.
As part of its continued efforts to promote people-centered development, QFFD co-organized the side event "On the Road to Doha: From HLPF 2025 to the Second World Summit for Social Development," which underscored the pivotal role of social development in achieving sustainable outcomes. The session was opened by QFFD Director-General Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, alongside high-level leaders from the UN, member states, and key development institutions.
The discussion helped shape a collaborative and forward-looking agenda for the upcoming Second World Summit for Social Development, to be hosted by the State of Qatar.
In addition, QFFD actively participated in a range of side events spanning critical sectors and thematic areas, including youth employment, economic development, climate action, and innovative financing, demonstrating its role as a catalyst for cross-sectoral solutions and a contributor to global dialogue aimed at accelerating progress on the 2030 Agenda.
On the sidelines of the Forum, the QFFD Director-General held meetings with several officials and senior figures, including Executive Secretary of ESCWA Rola Dashti, Director-General of IOM Amy Pope, Minister of Social Security of Finland HE Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, and UN High Representative for the Least Developed Countries Rabab Fatima. These meetings focused on enhancing cooperation and supporting development across various fields such as energy, economic empowerment, migration resilience, social welfare, and assisting the least developed countries.
