This timely gathering will bring together leaders from public development banks, donor agencies, civil society, and multilateral institutions to chart a new course for scaling impact in development and climate finance—at a time when resources are stretched and results matter more than ever. This event—co-hosted by AFD and SCoP—comes at a pivotal moment. As international development finance faces severe pressures and institutions are asked to do more with less, the question of how to scale sustainable impact has become urgent. This gathering aims to chart a path forward: advancing the mainstreaming of scaling in development and climate finance, sharing key institutional innovations, and identifying tangible steps to enable transformational change on the ground.
AFD, as France’s bilateral development bank, has taken a leadership role in promoting scaling strategies, including through its work in the Finance in Common System (FICS). SCoP, a global network with over 4,700 members, champions scaling through webinars, community engagement, case studies, and other knowledge products. Together, we are convening a select group of high-level actors—including representatives of public development banks, bilateral and multilateral donors, the OECD-DAC, and prominent civil society voices—to build momentum for a new development paradigm centered on systemic impact.
The event will aim to:
- promote the recently approved OECD-DAC “Guidance on Scaling Development Outcomes;”
- present the scaling initiative of AFD;
- explore the special role that public development banks can play as intermediaries in supporting scaling pathways;
- offer opportunities for SCoP members and partners based in France and Europe to share their scaling experience;
- advocate for scaling as a foundational element of all development and climate action, especially during times of constrained resources; and
- promote the SCoP’s 5-year (2026-2030) Campaign to Mainstream Scaling in The Development And Climate Ecosystem.
