Power of Partnerships: Unlocking private capital for SMEs and the potential of FfD4

EDFI and GSG Impact will co-host a pre-Finance in Common Summit side event on Tuesday, 25th February at Southern Sun The Cullinan, Cape Town, 3pm - 8pm

This session will explore the critical role of partnerships in mobilizing private capital to address the financing gap for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). Bringing together global development finance leaders, private investors, and policymakers, the discussion will center on actionable strategies to strengthen SMEs’ access to finance. Participants will also collaborate on advocacy priorities to influence the outcomes of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) and discuss next steps to translate principles into impactful action. The session aims to foster meaningful dialogue, share innovative solutions, and align diverse stakeholder efforts to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs).