At last week’s International Monetary Fund/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., the AFI network, and its public and private partners, reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Inclusive Green Finance (IGF), in order to effectively mitigate the impact of climate change on vulnerable economies and people. 

On 25 April, an AFI Public-Private Dialogue Roundtable, hosted by Mastercard, brought together 27 institutions, including 16 AFI members, to align public and private sector efforts to scale financing for Inclusive Green Finance, explore regulatory frameworks and de-risking strategies to attract investment, and highlight blended finance solutions for IGF implementation and scaling. 

“AFI’s values are not of a seasonal nature, but are permanent, in the same way that monetary and financial stability form a permanent mandate of our members,” said AFI Chief Executive Officer, Dr Alfred Hannig. “It’s encouraging that, in a context of global uncertainty, our network remains resolute in continuing the crucial work on Inclusive Green Finance.” 

“By aligning public and private sector efforts, we can unlock new opportunities for sustainable investment, enabling financial inclusion to address climate challenges and build resilience among the world’s most vulnerable populations,” said Johanna Nyman, AFI’s Head of Inclusive Green Finance. 

The event featured the participation of AFI partners GSMA, Agence Française de Développement, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action of Germany (BMWK), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida).  

The outcomes from the discussions will feed into forthcoming AFI events, including the 2025 AFI Global Policy Forum, and inform AFI’s engagements at UNFCCC COP30 in November.