47th ADFIAP
Annual Meetings

DFIs Role In Sustainable Finance Ecosystem: Cultivating A Climate-Smart And Sustainable Future

May 15-17, 2024

Hotel Sofitel Phokeetra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

About the Event

The ADFIAP Annual Meetings is the largest gathering of CEOs, Board Members, and Senior Officials from ADFIAP member-institutions from countries and territories in Asia Pacific as well as representatives from ADFIAP’s institutional partners and network.

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Event Speakers

Saud A. Minam

Mr. Saud A. Minam

ADFIAP Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
Fiji Development Bank

H.E. Dr. Kao Thach

H.E. Dr. Kao Thach

ADFIAP 1st Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer
Agricultural & Rural Development Bank/Cambodia

Enrique I. Florencio

Mr. Enrique I. Florencio

Secretary General
Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP)

Enrique I. Florencio

Mr. Enrique I. Florencio

Secretary General
Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP)

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Media Partners

Event Topics

Special Interest Session 1: Cambodia’s Rice Sector Development in Serving to the Food Security.

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Special Interest Session 2: “Promoting Financial Inclusion through Open Finance: Bridging the Gap”

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Session 1: Redefining Agriculture for a Climate-Smart and Sustainable Future

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This session focuses on the role of technology and innovation in enhancing agricultural productivity, improving food security, and promoting rural development. This includes discussions on precision farming, smart irrigation, agricultural robotics, and data-driven decision-making. Its objective is to provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and explore innovative approaches, technologies, and policies that can transform agriculture into a more climate-smart and sustainable sector. It will address key issues such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, sustainable land and water management, biodiversity conservation, and the promotion of resilient and diversified farming systems.

Session 2: Climate-Smart Practices

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Exploring strategies and technologies that enable farmers to adapt to and mitigate climate change impacts. This includes sustainable land management, agroforestry, climate-resilient crop varieties, and precision climate forecasting systems. The session seeks to provide a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and innovations related to climate-smart practices across different sectors, with a special emphasis on agriculture. It aims to create awareness about the potential of climate-smart practices to mitigate climate change impacts, enhance adaptive capacity, and promote sustainable development. Furthermore, it intends to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the widespread adoption of these practices, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and policy support.

Session 3: Technology-enabled Solutions / Agri-Fintech

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Showcasing cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, Internet of Things, blockchain, and remote sensing, that can revolutionize agriculture and enable sustainable development. Discussions will cover their potential applications, scalability, and accessibility in both developed and developing regions. The session on “Technology-Enabled Solutions: Agri-Fintech” seeks to provide a platform for discussing and showcasing cutting-edge technological solutions that have the potential to drive climate-smart and sustainable agriculture. It aims to highlight the role of Agri-Fintech in addressing key challenges such as access to finance, market linkages, climate information, and sustainable agricultural practices. The session also aims to facilitate discussions on policies, partnerships, and investment opportunities to support the widespread adoption of technology-enabled solutions in agriculture.

Session 4: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Linking agricultural innovation and technology to the achievement of the SDGs, particularly those related to zero hunger, poverty eradication, climate action, and sustainable communities. The focus will be on identifying synergies and best practices for creating a more sustainable and inclusive future. The session seeks to provide a platform for discussing the interlinkages between the SDGs, climate action, and sustainable agriculture. It aims to highlight the potential of the SDGs to guide and inspire transformative actions that can drive inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. Furthermore, the session also aims to facilitate discussions on the implementation, monitoring, and partnerships needed to achieve the SDGs in the context of cultivating a climate-smart and sustainable development.

Session 5: Partnership & Collaboration

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Highlighting the importance of partnerships between development finance institutions (DFIs), governments, private sector entities, research institutions, and civil society organizations. The discussions will emphasize the need for collaborative efforts to leverage resources, share knowledge, and scale up successful initiatives in the agriculture and technology sectors. The session on “Partnership and Collaboration” seeks to provide a platform for discussing the importance of partnerships, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and collective action in addressing the challenges of climate change and sustainable development. It aims to showcase successful partnership models, highlight the benefits of collaboration, and identify strategies for building effective and inclusive partnerships to drive climate-smart and sustainable initiatives.

Session 6: Policy & Investment Framework

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Addressing the role of DFIs in promoting enabling policy environments and investment frameworks that foster innovation, attract private sector investments, and facilitate technology transfer in the agriculture sector. The discussions will explore ways to reduce barriers, create incentives, and mobilize financial resources to support climate-smart agriculture and sustainable development. This session will serve as a catalyst for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the formulation of actionable recommendations. By addressing the intersection of policy, investment, and sustainability, it aims to inspire concrete actions that contribute to the realization of a more resilient, low-carbon, and inclusive future for all. By focusing on these key areas, the session will contribute to advancing the collective understanding of the critical levers needed to drive sustainable development in the face of climate change and pave the way for a more prosperous and resilient future.

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