Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 6:31 am Forum to highlight new initiatives to tackle inequalities exacerbated by pandemic NEW YORK, 12 April – With many economies reeling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and as inequalities continue to widen, world leaders will discuss options to unlock concrete investments to support a sustainable and resilient recovery at the Forum on Financing for Development (FfD Forum) that starts today. The four-day Forum, held under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), is taking place as many countries are facing increased financial debt and liquidity pressures because of the pandemic. The FfD Forum will be held