Third International Conference on Financing for Development Invest Ahead - For People and Planet
#FFD3
#Action2015
  • Home
  • Overview
  • Programme
  • Initiatives
  • Documents
  • News & Media
  • Blog

Leapfrogging Traditional Capital Markets: Exploring the Development Potential of Crowdfunding

  • Date: 15 July 2015, 1:15pm - 2:45pm
  • Location: Radisson Lalibella

Organised by

Commonwealth Secretariat

Summary

Crowdfunding is an exciting new phenomenon and form of capital formation which helps the private and public sector leapfrog traditional finance systems and access new sources of finance. With support from governments and development organizations it has an exciting potential to support sustained and inclusive growth. It improves access to capital, helps better manage the supply and demand for capital, drives innovation and efficiency and funds new markets. This event showcases and explores its development potential and provides participants with a unique and exciting opportunity to learn and engage with leading inspirational industry leaders as we explore its transformational potential.

Related Information

  • Commonwealth Crowdfunding Side Event
  • Concept Note
  • Flyer

Contact

For inquiries regarding this side event, please contact

  • Samantha Attridge, s.attridge@commonwealth.int, 02077476235
  • Travis Mitchell, t.mitchell@commonwealth.int, 02077476302

Engage

#FFD3 on Twitter FFD3 Photos on Flickr FFD3 on YouTube UN DESA on Facebook FFD3 Blog

© 2015

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Financing for Development Office

Contact

2015 Time for Global Action       United Nations