November 30, 2008 – The “FfD Toolkit” was launched in Doha UN Financing for Development Meeting to increase the capacity of governments, development agencies & donors to mobilize the private sector for development.

The Global Clearinghouse for Development Finance is aimed at providing cost-effective information and communication mechanisms to mobilize the private sector for development. Support has been provided from the United Nations, Norwegian government, Ford Foundation, and for the last six years, the Swiss government.

Urgent development needs for poverty reduction, job creation, and improved living standards cannot be achieved without significant and sustained investment by the private sector.

To access presentations made by the FfD Pilot Leaders on their challenges, success stories, and next steps, please see below:

- National Government-Investor Networks: Javier Chamorro, Executive Director, ProNicaragua [Presentation]
- Regional Government-Private Sector Networks: Mercedes de Mena, Director of Tourism, Central American Integration System (SICA) [Presentation]
- Increasing the Effectiveness of Development Agencies: Dr. Nick Rischbieth, Executive President, Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) [Presentation]

To access the presentations launching the three FfD Tools, please see below:
- Launch of GOVERNMENT-INVESTOR NETWORK SERVICE: Morena Mercado, Coordinator, Central American Government-Private Sector Tourism Network and Lucy Valenti, President, Nicaraguan National Tourism Chamber of Commerce  [Presentation]
- Launch of INFRADEV: Bob Sheppard and Tom Cochran, Co-Chairs, INFRADEV & Infrastructure Experts Group [Presentation]
- Launch of DEVELOPMENT FINANCE PORTAL: James Mutende, Senior Investment, Uganda Investment Authority [Presentation]

For the full DOHA BUSINESS FORUM AGENDA AND PRESENTATIONS, please click here.