Qatar Fund for Development Participates in 2025 IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings to Advance Global Cooperation and Innovative Development Financing

Doha, Qatar – October 22, 2025 – The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in the 2025 World Bank Group-International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, reaffirming its commitment to advancing innovative and sustainable development financing to meet the world’s most pressing challenges.

The high-level meetings brought together heads of state, finance ministers, development leaders, and civil society representatives to deliberate on global economic trends, poverty alleviation, and the future of international cooperation.

Led by Mr. Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General, QFFD engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings and side events that underscored its pivotal role as a key development partner in driving global cooperation. Discussions highlighted the essential role of innovative financing in bridging the growing development funding gap and mobilizing resources to foster inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth, particularly across key sectors such as health, education, economic empowerment, and climate resilience.

As part of its engagements, QFFD joined fellow member institutions in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG), marking five decades of collective impact and joint financing to advance sustainable development and address global challenges.

In addition, QFFD convened a high-level dialogue with Africa50 and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to advance strategic cooperation in sustainable energy investments across Africa and firster resilient infrastructure.

Throughout the week, QFFD held high-level meetings with international and regional partners, including the World Bank Group, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and UN entities such as UNICEF and UNCDF. These meetings explored new avenues for collaboration on innovative financing mechanisms that promote inclusive growth and strengthen resilience in vulnerable economies.

QFFD’s participation underscores its leadership as a catalyst for sustainable and inclusive development, reaffirming its commitment to translating Qatar’s vision of shared prosperity into tangible and lasting impact for communities worldwide.

• Geography United States
• Timeline 2025
• Sector Economic Development