03 July 2025 - The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has called for the next steps in the growing cooperation between development finance institutions and the sporting movement during the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4). The role of sport as an important enabler of sustainable development and a tool to create safer communities was also highlighted during the event.

The FFD4 was convened by the United Nations (UN) in Seville, Spain, and brought together heads of state, policymakers, development banks and civil society leaders. Key issues such as inequality, gender-based violence, climate change and the growing need for sustainable and inclusive financing solutions were at the forefront of discussions and were ultimately reflected in the final outcome document, the Sevilla Commitment.