Global Disability Summit 2025

2–3 Apr 2025 | Berlin, Germany

Thursday, 3 April 2025 | 16:00 - 17:00

Main Event: Unlocking maximum available resources: Inclusive and innovative financing to advance disability rights

Location:Hall 1.2Track:Main Program

Ensuring sufficient and effective financing for disability-inclusive development remains a significant challenge. Despite global commitments, resources allocated to disability inclusion are often inadequate, and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) frequently find themselves excluded from critical financial decision-making processes.

This plenary session will explore how financial institutions can maximize available resources to foster disability-inclusive development. Additionally, the discussion will explore new and innovative financing models, including engagement from the private sector and philanthropic contributions. This event will elevate OPD perspectives, highlighting the power imbalances that need to be addressed to fully realize the potential of disability-inclusive financing and development.

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3 speakers

  • Mary Keogh

    IDDC Chair

    International Disability and Development Consortuim

  • David Hall

    Social Sustainability Director, Lloyds Bank

    Lloyds Banking Group

  • Cara E. Yar Khan

    Special Advisor, Global Disability Innovation Hub

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Session location Hall 1.2