The high-level panels and side meetings focused on issues ranging from poverty alleviation, economic growth, education and innovation.

The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has taken part in the 65th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the 39th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of IDB Invest.

The high-profile events in Santiago, Chile, brought together economic and financial experts from 48 countries, along with public and private sector representatives, to address key development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Representing QFFD, Ms. Rwodah Al Naimi, Investment Department Manager, reiterated the organisation’s support for regional integration.

The body is committed to “supporting regional integration through strategic investments that promote long-term, inclusive economic and social development,” she said.

Strengthening regional partnerships

Throughout the meetings, QFFD engaged in multiple high-level discussions, underlining its dedication to strengthening collaborations and advancing sustainable development across the region.

It also focused on poverty alleviation, economic growth, education, and innovation to ensure inclusive and resilient progress.

Dr. Niklaus Eggenberger, Manager of Strategic Planning and Performance, highlighted QFFD’s commitment to fostering long-term, inclusive growth in Latin America and the Caribbean.

“At QFFD, we are deeply committed to fostering long-term, inclusive growth in Latin America and the Caribbean,” he said.

Eggenberger also emphasised efforts to strengthen regional partnerships and invest in sustainable initiatives for a prosperous future.

He added that Qatar’s participation in the IDB and IDB Invest Annual Meetings reflects its “dedication to supporting development initiatives that align with the broader goals of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda”.