FIRESIDE CHAT TOPICS

Driving Innovation and Creativity
Inspiring New Ideas: Compelling stories can spark innovative solutions and creative
approaches to financing challenges by encouraging out-of-the-box thinking.

AI for Financial Inclusion: Empowering Women, Youth, and Marginalized
Communities
The Role of AI in Expanding Financial Access: How can AI-driven tools improve financial
access and literacy among marginalized communities, especially in the Global South?
Bridging Gender and Youth Gaps in Finance with AI: Exploring AI solutions that directly
benefit women and youth in low-income areas by providing access to loans, credit, and financial
education.

Supply Chain Transparency and Data Governance for Sustainable
Development
Supply Chain Ethics and Data Sharing: What mechanisms can ensure transparency and
responsible data governance across global supply chains to support sustainable outcomes?
Challenges in Implementation: Discussing the difficulties companies face in establishing
sustainable supply chains and how policy, public awareness, and partnerships can support this
effort.

Women, Youth, and Faith Leaders as Drivers of Change in AI Governance
and Ethics
Ethical AI Leadership: How can faith leaders, alongside women and youth advocates,
contribute to developing ethical AI governance frameworks?
Building a Shared Moral Framework for AI: Engaging faith leaders to provide ethical
guidance and raise awareness on the responsible use of AI, aligning with global development
goals.

Strengthening Domestic Public Resources for Sustainable Development
Financing
Accountability in Public Spending: Discussing how digital tools and data transparency can
ensure that public resources are used effectively for national development goals.
Financial Resilience for the Future: How can public finance systems be strengthened to
withstand economic shocks and continue supporting sustainable projects?Like Covid( a
pandemic or wars?)

Private Business and International Finance in Achieving Development
Goals
Mobilizing Private Capital for Social Good: Innovative ways that private companies can
invest in sustainable projects that align with both business and social objectives.
Incentives for Impact Investments: Discussing how policy shifts and incentives can
encourage domestic and international private capital to fund sustainable initiatives.

International Development Cooperation for a Shared Future
Collaborating Across Borders: How international development cooperation can tackle
pressing global issues, such as poverty and climate change.
Building Local Capacity through Partnerships: Discussing how international cooperation can
empower local communities through knowledge transfer and technical assistance.
Faith and Cultural Awareness in Global Partnerships: The importance of understanding local
contexts and respecting cultural values when designing international development programs.

Leveraging Innovation, Technology, and Capacity Building for
Sustainable Financing
Integrating Technology to Accelerate Progress: How technological innovations like AI can
make financing more accessible and efficient. (especially when social disasters occur)
Building Capacity in Emerging Economies: Equipping nations with the knowledge and
infrastructure needed to make the most of new financing tools and technologies.
The Role of Education in Sustainable Financing: Training future leaders in finance and
technology to adopt and implement sustainable practices.

Systemic Issues and Economic Governance for a Fair Global Economy
Addressing Economic Imbalances: Exploring policies to reduce disparities and ensure that
financing for development benefits all countries equitably.
Faith-Based Advocacy for Just Economic Practices: The influence of faith and moral
perspectives on encouraging fair and responsible economic governance.

Embracing Intergenerational and Inter-regional Perspectives in
Development Financing
Intergenerational Wealth Building and Sustainability: Discussing how financial initiatives can
support long-term wealth creation for future generations.
Cultivating Diverse Voices in Development Dialogue: Encouraging participation from young
leaders and representatives from underserved regions to bring new ideas and inclusive
solutions.

Empowering Grassroots Efforts Through Faith-Inspired Financing
Supporting youth and women-led initiatives within faith communities for broader economic
impact.

Finance, Faith, and the Climate Crisis: Aligning Financial Models with
Environmental Stewardship
Faith-driven finance as a catalyst for climate action, supporting renewable energy, conservation,
and sustainable agriculture.

Storytelling: (thru all media: art, digital, film, documentaries, dialogues) plays a crucial
role in discussions around financing for sustainable development, as it can effectively convey
complex issues, inspire action, and foster understanding among diverse audiences.

Influencing Policy and Decision-Making
Shaping Public Discourse: Compelling narratives can influence policymakers and funders by
illustrating the consequences of their decisions on real lives, promoting policies that prioritize
sustainable development.

Facilitating Intergenerational Learning
Sharing Wisdom Across Ages: Storytelling can bridge generational gaps, allowing older
generations to share their experiences and insights with younger audiences, fostering a culture
of knowledge transfer and collaboration.
Inspiring Future Leaders: By highlighting the journeys of young activists or leaders, storytelling
can inspire the next generation to engage in sustainable development efforts.

Enhancing Collaboration
Creating Common Goals: Storytelling can help diverse groups see the bigger picture, aligning
them around shared goals for sustainable development.