Who Pays for Progress?

Discover how the global financial system shapes our world — and why it’s time to fix it.

What to know:

  • Millions are stuck in poverty while trillions sit unused. The system’s broken — but not beyond repair.
  • From debt traps to climate funding gaps, the future depends on how we finance development.
  • Test your knowledge and raise your voice for a fairer global financial system.

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Every day, countries are making impossible choices — between paying off debt or funding schools, hospitals, and climate protection. In 2023, developing countries paid over $1.4 trillion servicing external debt. That's more than many spent on healthcare or education combined.

Meanwhile, the world is missing a staggering $4 trillion every year to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Without a bold change in the way we finance development, the gap will only grow, and millions more will be left behind.

In July, world leaders will gather in Seville, Spain, for the Fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4). It’s a once-in-a-decade opportunity to fix the rules of global finance — and deliver real results for people and planet.

Take the quiz to uncover what’s going wrong, what needs to change, and how your voice can help push leaders toward a fairer, more just financial future for all.