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SUMMARY:UNDP Delegate Contributed to the OECD netFWD Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of the OECD Network of Foundations Working for Development (netFWD) was held on 25–26 March 2026 at the OECD Headquarters in Paris under the theme “Data and Evidence‑based Philanthropy for a post‑FfD4 Development Reality.” The meeting also marked the launch of the third edition of the Private Philanthropy for Development report\, which highlighted the anticipated decline in Official Development Assistance (ODA) by 9–17% in 2026 and underscored the growing need for philanthropy to play a more strategic role in complementing development finance alongside governments\, development finance institutions\, and multilateral development banks. \nThe meeting’s agenda featured the presentation of new global philanthropic data\, discussions on philanthropy’s role in blended finance and multisectoral solutions\, strengthening collaboration with development finance actors\, and exploring innovative funding strategies in education\, health\, climate\, and gender equality. Participants also emphasized expanding the scope of philanthropy to include community giving and improving data collection practices amid declining ODA levels. \nA prominent parallel session on health and climate brought together global experts to discuss “how philanthropy can partner with other actors to advance multisectoral solutions aligned with national priorities.” The session featured a delegation from the the General Authority for Awqaf (GAA)\, Saudi Arabia including Dr. Bandar Alamer\, Mr. Tufeeq Alghamdi\, and Mr. Sultan Alhowymel\, alongside Dr. Muniruddeen Lallmahamood from UNDP’s Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD). The delegation highlighted the innovative role of Awqaf in financing and supporting health and climate initiatives in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the conditions set by endowers. \nThe participation highlighted the contribution of Awqaf as a sustainable mechanism for financing health and climate‑resilience solutions. Notably\, 16% of the SAR 1.1 billion Waqf cash investment funds in Saudi Arabia has been allocated to the health sector\, leveraging Islamic finance principles and social impact investing to empower underserved communities and bridge gaps in healthcare access and climate adaptation. \nParticipants reaffirmed the growing need for complementary sources of development finance and stronger collaboration across actors in light of declining ODA\, noting that Awqaf investments in health infrastructure and climate projects serve as catalysts for holistic\, cross‑sector impact. \nUNDP and KSA General Authority for Awqaf Delegates Spotlight the Role of Awqaf in Health and Climate at the OECD netFWD Annual Meeting | United Nations Development Programme \n 
URL:https://gifiip.org/event/undp-delegate-contributed-to-the-oecd-netfwd-annual-meeting/
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SUMMARY:UNDP and Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Awqaf Showcase New Index to Boost Sustainable Development
DESCRIPTION:  \nISTANBUL\, 13 May 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the General Authority of Awqaf (GAA) of Saudi Arabia today co-hosted a landmark event to introduce the Awqaf Excellence Index\, a new framework designed to drive institutional innovation and sustainable impact within the global Waqf sector. \nThe event\, held at the UNDP Conference Hall in Istanbul\, brought together 28 high-level representatives from governments\, embassies\, and international organizations. The showcase detailed the Index’s methodology and its strategic value in advancing both the Waqf sector and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nThe Awqaf Excellence Index establishes a rigorous framework for institutional maturity\, grounded in more than 22 international standards\, including EFQM\, OECD Principles\, and GRI. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional Islamic philanthropy and modern impact-oriented financing\, fostering excellence and innovation in Waqf-based development cooperation. \nThe program featured keynote addresses from Ms. Nahid Hussein\, UNDP Resident Representative\, and Dr. Bandar Alamer\, General Supervisor of GAA. A detailed presentation on the Index’s design and strategic value was delivered by Eng. Mohammed Alkadi of Riyadah Centre\, GAA\, and Dr. Muniruddeen Lallmahomood\, UNDP ICPSD Islamic Finance Portfolio Lead. \nThis initiative demonstrates how Waqf institutions can create profound shared value across public\, private\, and civil society sectors\, evolving to meet 21st-century challenges and contribute to national and community interests.
URL:https://gifiip.org/event/undp-and-saudi-arabias-general-authority-of-awqaf-showcase-new-index-to-boost-sustainable-development/
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SUMMARY:UNDP contributed to 5th International Conference on Islamic Civilization in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n11-13 September 2026 | Republic of Mauritius  \nThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contributed to the 5thInternational Conference on Islamic Civilization in Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands\, held in Mauritius from 11 to 13 September 2026. The conference was jointly organized by the Human Welfare League (Mauritius)\, the General Secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)\, the Research Centre for Islamic History\, Art and Culture (IRCICA)\, International Institute of Islamic Thoughts (IIIT) and the National Awqaf Foundation of South Africa (Awqaf SA).  \nRepresenting UNDP\, Dr. Muniruddeen Lallmahomood\, Lead of UNDP’s  Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (IICPSD) Islamic Finance portfolio\, delivered a presentation titled “A Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah-Based Framework for Measuring the Performance of Waqf: Repositioning Waqf as Living Islamic Heritage and a Tool for Socio-Economic Transformation in Sub-Saharan African Economies.” The presentation explored how a Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah-based approach can strengthen the assessment of waqf performance and enhance the contribution of waqf institutions to socio-economic development across Sub-Saharan Africa.  \nIn addition to his presentation\, Dr. Lallmahomood actively contributed to conference discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions on Islamic heritage\, education\, governance\, and socio-economic transformation. His interventions emphasized the importance of robust measurement frameworks\, multi-stakeholder partnerships\, and the alignment of Islamic social finance instruments with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through its participation\, UNDP reaffirmed its commitment to advancing innovative Islamic finance solutions and supporting the development of inclusive\, resilient\, and sustainable economies through initiatives such as GIFIIP.  \nThe conference brought together a diverse group of scholars\, researchers\, policymakers\, community leaders\, waqf practitioners\, educators\, and representatives of international organizations from Africa\, the Indian Ocean region\, and beyond. Through presentations\, panel discussions\, and knowledge-sharing sessions\, participants explored the historical\, cultural\, educational\, and developmental dimensions of Islamic civilization while identifying opportunities for greater collaboration across regions. The event highlighted the continued relevance of Islamic institutions and values in addressing contemporary socio-economic challenges and underscored the importance of innovative approaches to heritage preservation\, education\, and sustainable development. The strong engagement of participants reinforced the conference’s role as an important platform for advancing dialogue\, research\, and partnerships that can contribute to inclusive and resilient development outcomes across the region.
URL:https://gifiip.org/event/undp-contributed-to-5th-international-conference-on-islamic-civilization-in-southern-africa-and-the-indian-ocean-islands/
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SUMMARY:UNDP Highlights the Role of Islamic Finance and Innovative Financing at AidEx Geneva 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nGeneva\, Switzerland\, October 2026 – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) participated in the Innovative Finance conference at AidEx Geneva 2026\, one of the leading global events bringing together humanitarian and development actors to explore innovative solutions for financing sustainable development. \nRepresenting UNDP\, Muniruddeen Lallmahomood\, Islamic Finance Portfolio Lead at UNDP’s Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD)\, joined experts from across the development finance ecosystem to discuss how innovative financing mechanisms can mobilize greater resources for development and help address growing global challenges. \nDuring the panel discussion\, UNDP highlighted the growing potential of combining commercial Islamic finance with Islamic social finance instruments such as zakat and waqf\, alongside guarantees\, concessional finance\, and other catalytic capital mechanisms. Such approaches can help de-risk investments\, unlock private sector participation\, and create pathways that enable vulnerable communities to transition from receiving assistance to achieving economic self-reliance. \nUNDP also emphasized that Islamic finance forms an integral part of the broader sustainable finance ecosystem\, complementing impact investing\, blended finance and green finance. By supporting sectors such as small and medium-sized enterprises\, affordable housing\, agriculture\, renewable energy\, financial inclusion and climate resilience\, Islamic finance can help mobilize domestic and international capital toward national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). \nDrawing on lessons from the Global Islamic Finance and Impact Investing Platform (GIFIIP)\, UNDP underscored the importance of building a robust ecosystem for Shariah-compliant impact investing. Experience has shown that transforming good ideas into investable opportunities requires more than access to capital. It demands enabling policies\, trusted partnerships\, impact measurement frameworks\, strengthened institutional capacities and effective matchmaking between investors\, enterprises and development actors. The discussion also highlighted innovative examples of Islamic capital market solutions\, including the work of the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm)\, which has mobilized US$750 million through sukuk issuances to support Gavi\, the Vaccine Alliance. The initiative demonstrates how Shariah-compliant financing can accelerate access to life-saving vaccines\, strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes for millions worldwide. \n“Islamic finance offers more than an additional source of funding\,” said Muniruddeen Lallmahomood.”Its principles of shared responsibility\, inclusion and connection to the real economy make it particularly well suited to advancing sustainable development. By combining commercial and social finance instruments\, we can create financing pathways that generate both measurable development impact and financial sustainability.” \nThe panel also explored increasing investor interest in opportunities that combine Shariah compliance with strong governance\, transparency\, measurable development outcomes and commercial viability. UNDP noted that collaboration between Islamic finance institutions\, impact investors\, governments and development partners remains essential to scaling innovative financing solutions that support sustainable and inclusive growth. \nAs global financing needs continue to grow\, UNDP remains committed to advancing innovative finance solutions and strengthening partnerships that mobilize capital for people and planet. Through initiatives such as GIFIIP\, UNDP continues to support the development of impact-oriented\, Shariah-compliant investment opportunities that contribute to achieving the SDGs. \nAbout UNDP ICPSD \nThe UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) serves as a global policy center dedicated to advancing private sector engagement for sustainable development. Through its Islamic Finance Portfolio and the Global Islamic Finance and Impact Investing Platform (GIFIIP)\, ICPSD supports governments\, financial institutions and development partners in leveraging Islamic finance and impact investing to advance inclusive and sustainable development outcomes. \nAbout IFFIm \nSince 2006\, the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) has used innovative financing to frontload donor commitments and provide immediate funding for immunization programmes. Through its pioneering vaccine sukuk and bond issuances\, IFFIm has raised capital from international and Islamic financial markets to support vaccine access\, pandemic preparedness and stronger health systems in developing countries. \n 
URL:https://gifiip.org/event/undp-highlights-the-role-of-islamic-finance-and-innovative-financing-at-aidex-geneva-2026/
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SUMMARY:UNDP\, Frankfurt School and GIFIIP Strengthen Islamic Finance Capacity Building in Afghanistan
DESCRIPTION:10 October 2026: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (FS) collaborate through GIFIIP to Promote Islamic Finance Capacity Building Activities in Afghanistan. \nThe UNDP Afghanistan Country Office\, UNDP’s Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD)\, and Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (FS) are deepening their collaboration under the Global Islamic Finance and Impact Investing Platform (GIFIIP) to strengthen professional capacity and institutional expertise within Afghanistan’s financial sector. Established by UNDP ICPSD and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) in 2016\, GIFIIP promotes Islamic finance and impact investing as tools for advancing sustainable development and accelerating progress toward the SDGs. \nThis collaboration focuses on international professional certification programmes to foster a more resilient and sustainable financial system. 110 participants are enrolled in three internationally recognized certification programmes: Certified Expert in Risk Management\, Governance & Compliance\, Certified Expert in Islamic Microfinance\, and Certified Expert in Digital Finance. These programmes are helping equip Afghanistan’s financial sector with specialized expertise while aligning institutional practices with international standards. \nIn addition to the certification programmes\, the partnership supports the development of UNDP’s Islamic Finance Innovation and Knowledge Hub for Afghanistan through the GIFIIP platform\, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration among key financial sector stakeholders. \nThese initiatives highlight the tangible results achieved through Islamic finance certification and professional development\, aimed at broadening institutional capacity\, strengthening cross-border financial cooperation\, and creating an enabling environment for investment. \n“Building a resilient financial sector requires more than capital. It requires skilled professionals\, strong institutions\, and access to globally recognized expertise. Through our collaboration with Frankfurt School of Finance & Management under GIFIIP\, we are investing in the human capital needed to strengthen Afghanistan’s financial ecosystem\, promote innovation\, and support sustainable economic recovery\,” said Muniruddeen Lallmahomood\, Islamic Finance Portfolio Lead at UNDP ICPSD. \nThe collaboration between UNDP and Frankfurt School demonstrates how strategic partnerships can strengthen local expertise\, enhance institutional resilience\, and expand access to internationally recognized knowledge. By investing in professional development and fostering innovation through GIFIIP\, the partners are contributing to a stronger\, more inclusive\, and sustainable financial sector in Afghanistan. \nAbout UNDP \nThe United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations’ lead development agency\, working in more than 170 countries and territories to help eradicate poverty\, reduce inequalities\, and build resilient nations. In Afghanistan\, UNDP supports inclusive economic development\, livelihoods\, financial inclusion\, climate resilience\, and community-based recovery efforts to improve the lives of people across the country. The UNDP Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD) serves as UNDP’s global policy center on private sector engagement for sustainable development. The Center develops and disseminates knowledge\, builds partnerships\, and supports innovative approaches that leverage private-sector contributions to achieve the SDGs. \nAbout GIFIIP \nEstablished in 2016\, the Global Islamic Finance and Impact Investing Platform (GIFIIP) is a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) that promotes the use of Islamic finance and impact investing solutions to advance sustainable development\, enhance financial inclusion\, and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through capacity building\, knowledge sharing\, and strategic partnerships\, GIFIIP supports countries and institutions in leveraging innovative financing mechanisms to address development challenges and strengthen economic resilience. \nAbout FS  \nFrankfurt School of Finance & Management (FS) is a leading international business school and research institution with extensive expertise in sustainable finance\, capacity development\, and financial sector development. Through its global programmes\, FS supports governments\, financial institutions\, and development partners in strengthening financial systems and promoting inclusive economic growth. FS is committed to advancing innovative and sustainable financing solutions\, including Islamic finance\, to address development challenges and enhance resilience in vulnerable contexts.
URL:https://gifiip.org/event/undp-frankfurt-school-and-gifiip-strengthen-islamic-finance-capacity-building-in-afghanistan/
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