Gap Fund Step-Up International Event: Outcomes Report

Back English Report Published: 18.02.2025
Authors

André Almeida da Vila, Officer, Innovative Finance, ICLEI WS

Contributors

Nida Bilgen
ICLEI WS

This report captures the highlights, discussions, and lessons from the Gap Fund Step-Up (SUP) International Event held in Cairo from 4–8 November 2024 alongside the World Urban Forum 12. It brings together insights from African and South American cities working to make their sustainable infrastructure projects investment-ready. Through interactive trainings on financial planning, PPP+Ps, de-risking instruments, and access to Project Preparation Facilities, the event fostered peer learning, collaboration, and actionable pathways to advance climate-resilient urban development.

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