The World Sustainable Development Fund (WSDF) is pleased to announce its participation in the Forbes Middle East Senior Advisors & Investors Summit, bringing together senior government representatives, institutional investors, financial leaders and international organisations to discuss the evolving landscape of investment, sustainable finance and economic development across the Middle East and beyond.
Representing WSDF, Chairwoman Olga Fleming will join a panel exploring how international standards can support investment while remaining responsive to local economic and regulatory realities. The discussion will feature Paul Lund, Head of Corporate Ratings at Fitch Ratings, and Dina Samaha, CEO & Managing Director of ICRS Consult, and will be moderated by Sally Mousa, Senior Presenter at Forbes Middle East.
The session will examine how internationally recognised frameworks, including corporate governance, ESG reporting, auditing and credit ratings, can be effectively adapted to strengthen transparency, investor confidence and long-term market resilience across emerging economies.
WSDF's participation reflects the organisation's commitment to fostering dialogue that connects policymakers, financial institutions, development organisations and private investors around practical solutions for sustainable economic growth. As international capital increasingly seeks opportunities in developing markets, creating investment environments that combine global credibility with local relevance has become an essential priority.
"The future of sustainable investment will be shaped not only by the standards we establish, but by our ability to implement them in ways that reflect the realities of individual markets while maintaining investor confidence," said Olga Fleming, Chairwoman of the World Sustainable Development Fund.
Beyond the panel discussion, the Summit provides an important opportunity to strengthen international partnerships, exchange perspectives with global leaders and explore new avenues for collaboration that support resilient, transparent and investment-ready economies.
WSDF looks forward to contributing to these conversations and continuing its mission of advancing sustainable development through strategic partnerships, responsible investment and international cooperation.
