The second Transformers Summit: Building Africa's inclusive, safe and resilient cities will take place on Monday 9th December in Dakar, Senegal. The IsDB’s annual Transformers Summit tackles the challenges remaining in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11): Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

Building on IsDB’s global leadership in Islamic Finance, the bank will be hosting the Sukuk Summit, in Luxemburg City.

This high-level summit will facilitate dialogue around green financing, public sector engagement and ethical impact. The Summit follows on from the successful London edition, which was hosted in partnership with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the British Government.

The IsDB Transformers Roadshow in Sarajevo, Bosnia, brings together regional thought leaders and innovators to engage and inspire through a series of panel discussions and speeches.

Panellists will discuss the latest interventions in Science Technology and Innovation (STI) and how it plays a part in the advancement of SDG Goals.

IsDB is attending the International Atomic Energy Agency's conference on 'A Decade of Action on Cancer` where H.E Dr. Bandar M. H. Hajjar will be delivering a speech. IsDB is also signing an MOU with IAEA for Crucial "IsDB-IAEA" Partnership Initiative for Breast and Cervical Cancer Control in low and middle income countries.

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 South Centre, and the UN office for South-South Cooperation invite you to participate in this side event to discuss the importance of National ecosystems for South-South Triangular Cooperation.

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.

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