The LM International Position Paper for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) sets forth a bold call to reform the global financial architecture in favour of sustainable, equitable, and locally led development. It advocates for the full integration of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from the Global South into development finance mechanisms, recognising their essential role in service delivery, resilience building, and long-term impact. The paper emphasises the need for innovative and inclusive financial instruments - such as blended finance, co-financing models, and transformative infrastructure projects-that prioritise local ownership, gender equality, and climate resilience. Central to LM International's vision is the shift away from traditional aid dependency, championing a rights-based and participatory approach that empowers local actors to shape and sustain their own futures.