SAAPE is a regional platform of civil society organisations, social movements and people’s networks fighting unitedly against the structural causes of poverty and social injustices in the region and beyond.

The final session moderated by @MVBuenaventura had @AldoCaliari from @JubileeUSA and @mm_bmontes from @SID_INT with their critical take on the Jubilee Report on tackling debt and development crises produced by @Policy_Dialogue.

Jane Nalunga @SeatiniU @SEATINIUGANDA stated that unilateral policies (e.g., EU deforestation law, carbon markets) pose new threats, and we must fight for a fair, inclusive, and predictable system with people and planet at the center.

Ian Rivera from @PMCJ_Batangas criticised Compromiso de Sevilla for failing to clearly call for.➡️Public, additional, non-debt-creating finance.➡️Just & equitable transition from fossil to renewables.We need climate finance, not empty pledges. #ClimateJustice.

Manjette Lopez @fdc_phils reminded, “The Philippines has an automatic appropriation law, & debt servicing is prioritized. Last year, $1.5 tn was paid in debt service.” On the other hand, in Pakistan, 47% of 2025/26 budget is for debt servicing,” said @FarooqTariq3.

@DavidArcherAA from @ActionAid criticised “It’s not a debt crisis for the IMF unless creditors stop getting paid. We must dismantle this colonial logic & support a UN-led sovereign debt mechanism.”.

@arjunkarki from @RRNNepal : #LDCs, #LLDCs, #SIDS face deep structural disadvantages. What we need is a just & inclusive international financial architecture that supports systemic reform and tackles root causes.

@lnacpil from @AsianPeoplesMvt stated: The outcome doc was “signed, sealed, and just for delivery” weeks before #FfD4. But being present where power is shaped is essential to confront it directly & deliver our message: #ClimateReparation #DebtJustice #PeopleNotProfits #FfD4People.

Key message from our #FfD4 side event jointly organised by @AsianPeoplesMvt @RRNNepal @ActionAid @LDCWatch2001 @saape_network ➡️We demand an overhaul of int'l financial architecture, fulfillment of past commitments & must go beyond Compromiso de Sevilla .🧵w voices from CSOs👇

#HappeningNow.#FfD4People.

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In closing, @lnacpil from @AsianPeoplesMvt was critical of outcome document stating it to be worst in terms of civil society inclusion. To the civil society, she warned: "We haven’t yet won because we aren’t powerful enough. We must intensify, escalate & build our movements. n/n

🇳🇵PM @kpsharmaoli addressed the gathering :.1️⃣Civil society is a vital partner to advance the 2030 Agenda. 2️⃣Finance should serve people & planet, not war. 3️⃣Nepal supports your meaningful participation in global negotiations. We stand in solidarity with your declaration 6/n

🇪🇸 Spain’s VP @mjmonteroc stated that Spain is committed to ecological transition & decolonization, and further asserted, “We will not let you down — your voices will be heard,” she stated. 5/n

🇺🇳 UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed:.“Development is not just about capital flows — it’s about system change.”.🟣 Seville didn’t meet ambition.🟣 Civic space is shrinking.🟣 We must continue to refuse the status quo. Hope lies in continued engagement. 4/n.#FfD4people

3 key messages from civil society: 1️⃣Outcome document is inadequate to address rising inequality, illicit flows, ecological collapse & militarism2️⃣Tax rules are outdated, undemocratic - urgent governance reform is needed3️⃣Finance must serve people, not profit #SystemChangeNow 3/n.

Moderated by @LDCWatch2001 Global Coordinator @arjunkarki, the session opened with @chenaimukumba from @TaxJusticeAfric from @TaxJusticeAfrica presenting the Civil Society Declaration — endorsed by over 1,000 people and organizations. #FfD4People 2/n

The closing session of the #FfD4 Civil Society Forum on 29 June 2025 wrapped up with powerful voices and urgent calls for justice and transformation in international financial architecture. Here's what the speakers said 🧵👇 1/n

Ahead of #FfD4, movements around the world joined the Global Days of Action on Finance in Seville on 29 June demanding democratization of int'l financial architecture, establishment of UN bodies for tax & debt convention, & adequate climate finance. #SystemChangeNow #FfD4People

RT @APMDD_Pakistan: The Global North must provide the finance and technology as part of their fair share of climate action, and not fund th….