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Money makes the world go round

Without financial services and markets, development simply cannot be achieved. We examine new approaches and what works where and why
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Closing Session - Transforming Development - OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026
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OPEC Fund commits US$1.5 billion to digital transformation

The OPEC Fund is scaling up support for digital development with a US$1.5 billion Action Plan that will help partner countries strengthen digital infrastructure, expand connectivity and accelerate the adoption of technology across key sectors.
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Development Forum turns 50 years of partnership into action

The OPEC Fund marked its 50th anniversary in Vienna by bringing more than 600 leaders and partners together to build on five decades of development cooperation and results.
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Annual Award for Development Winners

Three innovators win OPEC Fund Annual Award for Development

Presented during the Development Forum 2026 in Vienna, the Annual Award for Development carries a total value of US$800,000.
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Opening Session & High-Level Plenary: Strengthening Resilience in Vulnerable Societies - OPEC Fund
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Parallel Session 1: Upgrading Local Value Chains - OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026
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Parallel Session 4: Connecting Communities - OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026
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Parallel Session 2: Cities of Opportunity - OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026
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Parallel Session 3: Powering Progress - OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026
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V2V Compact opens new financing pathways for vulnerable economies

Climate-vulnerable countries are set to gain improved access to affordable, long-term development finance under a new Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Compact launched today at the OPEC Fund Development Forum.
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ACG Leaders

OPEC Fund hosts Arab Coordination Group leaders ahead of Development Forum

The OPEC Fund’s high-level events week opened on Monday with the annual meeting of the Heads of Institutions of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG), hosted at OPEC Fund headquarters in Vienna.
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Egypt: Harnessing the winds of change / An OPEC Fund Video Series
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El Salvador: Making tourism work for local communities / An OPEC Fund Video Series
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Tajikistan: Water for farms, families and the future / An OPEC Fund Video Series
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Zimbabwe: From cotton producer to fashion powerhouse / An OPEC Fund Video Series
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Paraguay: Seeding capital to grow small businesses / An OPEC Fund Video Series
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Maldives: Safe water for island communities / An OPEC Fund Video Series
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Viet Nam: Connecting people to opportunity / An OPEC Fund Video Series
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Lesotho: Building an ecosystem for industry / An OPEC Fund Video Series

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