Global Leaders to Gather in Nairobi for the 2025 Annual Policy Dialogue on Financing for Sustainable Development

The Annual Policy Dialogue 2025 (APD25) on Financing for Sustainable Development, titled “Driving Sustainable Futures for All” and organised by Club de Madrid, will convene former heads of state and government, international institutions, policymakers, civil society leaders, and experts on April 3–4, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. As a high-level, action-oriented event, APD25 aims to shape and advocate for urgent reforms in global financial governance to ensure a more inclusive, transparent, and accountable international financial system.
Sustainable finance is the cornerstone of global development, yet the world faces increasing challenges in mobilising resources for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). APD25 will generate concrete recommendations to address taxation, debt relief, and financial system reforms. These proposals will be strategically amplified at key global milestones throughout 2025, including the G20, IMF & World Bank Meetings, and the 4th International Conference on
Financing for Development (FfD4).
Taking place at the United Nations Compound in Nairobi, APD25 will provide a multilateral platform where decision-makers and experts collaborate on practical solutions for sustainable financing. Through high-level dialogues, panel discussions, and strategic advocacy, the event will drive forward key financial reforms to shape the future of the global economy.

MEDIA ACCESS & COVERAGE

Media representatives are invited to attend the following open sessions at Conference Room 1
of the United Nations Compound, Nairobi, Kenya:
3 April 2025 – 9:30 – 10:15 | Opening Ceremony
– António Guterres, Secretary-General, UN (video message)
– Zainab Hawa Bangura, USG and DG, UNON
– Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank (TBC)
– Danilo Türk, Former President of Slovenia (2007–2012), President of Club de Madrid
– William Samoei Ruto, President, Republic of Kenya (TBC)
10:15 – 11:30 | Open Panel Discussion: The Challenge of Global Financing for
Development
– Sean Cleary, Executive Vice Chair, FutureWorld Foundation (Facilitator)
– Michelle Bachelet, President of Chile (2006–2010, 2014–2018), Vice President of Club de
Madrid
– Moussa Mara, Prime Minister of Mali (2014–2015), Member of Club de Madrid

José Antonio Ocampo, Former Finance Minister of Colombia, Former UN USG, Advisor to
Club de Madrid
– Francesc Pont Casellas, Head of the International Economy and G20 Unit, Office of the
Prime Minister of Spain
– Akinwumi A. Adesina, President, African Development Bank (TBC)
– Mbadi John Ng’ongo, Finance Minister, Republic of Kenya (TBC)
4 April 2025 – 15:45 – 16:15 | Closing Remarks
– Stephen Jackson, UN Resident Coordinator in Kenya
– Danilo Türk, Former President of Slovenia (2007–2012), President of Club de Madrid
– Cristina Díaz Fernández-Gil, Ambassador of Spain to Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda
– Johnson Arthur Sakaja, Governor, Nairobi City County (TBC)
Live Coverage: The UNTV streaming link will be provided shortly.
Media Materials: High-quality photos, video clips, and key quotes will be made
available daily.

MEDIA INTERVIEWS & COMMUNICATIONS INQUIRIES
• Interviews with key speakers, Members, and experts will be available upon request
during APD25. These will take place in the Press Room at the United Nations Compound,
Nairobi, Kenya.
• All interview requests must be made in advance through the official media contacts.
• A dedicated media room will be available for journalists at the United Nations Compound,
Nairobi, Kenya, throughout the entire duration of APD25.
To request an interview, discuss communication-related topics, or address any media-related
inquiries, please contact:
Alejandro Hita – Communications Manager, Club de Madrid
+34 607 69 43 54 | ahita@clubmadrid.org
Valentín Betrán – Communications Officer, Club de Madrid
+34 671 77 64 09 | vbetran@clubmadrid.org
Press Accreditation & Event Registration
• All journalists and media representatives must apply for accreditation to gain access to
the United Nations Compound, Nairobi, Kenya.
• To obtain accreditation, media professionals must contact Alejandro Hita or Valentín
Betrán at the details provided above.
• To confirm attendance at APD25, media representatives must complete the following
registration form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgS2k56GgAgHzt5Wq8RwU_qjHLOFRuCA4GUciK2
7GGbOJoGQ/viewform

(* Important: When registering, media representatives must include the word “MEDIA” in
capital letters in their registration details)
For additional details about APD25, visit: https://clubmadrid.org/work/annual-policydialogues/2025/