QFFD Highlights Commitment to Sustainable Development at 2025 High-Level Political Forum

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.
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. Led by the Director General, Mr. Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, QFFD’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.
During the Townhall meeting titled “Unlocking Means of Implementation: Mobilizing Financing and STI for the SDGs,” Mr. 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 focused on the interlinkages between health, decent work, and global partnerships, and was formally opened by the Director General, Mr. Fahad 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 Director General held meetings with several officials and senior figures, including Ms. Rola Dashti, Executive Secretary of ESCWA, Ms. Amy Pope, Director General of IOM, H.E. Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, Minister of Social Security of Finland, and Ms. Rabab Fatima, UN High Representative for the Least Developed Countries. These meetings focused on enhancing cooperation and supporting development across various fields such as energy, economic empowerment, migration resilience, and social welfare, and assisting the least developed countries.
Through its active engagement, QFFD reflects the State of Qatar’s commitment to international cooperation, emphasizing the urgent need to strengthen multilateral collaboration and work collectively with partners to realize a prosperous, peaceful, and just future.

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