The main theme of the AGM will be Transformation in a changing world: The road to SDGs. The IsDB believes there needs to be a change in the development community in order to achieve the SDGs. The development and donors’ community should understand that financing is not an end in itself, it is just a means to empower people to take the lead in improving their lives.

The Islamic Development Bank Public-Private Partnership Forum (PPP Forum) is an annual event aimed at fostering greater public-private sector collaboration to help solve the world’s sustainable development challenges.

The only conference connecting a powerful coalition of entrepreneurs, innovators and global leaders to discuss the role of science, innovation and technology in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

The Board of Governors of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB Group) holds an annual meeting to discuss development issues and institutional matters. The meeting attracts over than 1,000 participants and offers an ideal platform for decision makers to discuss challenges and explore opportunities facing IsDB Group member countries.

Driving Change - Funding the Future

The 42^nd Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group will take place in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel from the 14^th to 18^th of May 2017.

Jakarta, the evolving and most promising financial and economic center of Asia, will embrace the IDB Group annual meeting from the 15^th to 19^th of May 2016. Enhancing Growth and Poverty Alleviation through Infrastructure Development and Financial Inclusion will be the overall theme of this year’s meeting.