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Yesterday was my last day at IFC after 26 years in many fulfilling roles around the world. It’s been an honor to work toward sustainable opportunities for people in developing countries. Thank you to all my colleagues clients & partners. Our work is needed now more than ever!
Fascinating to hear about increased #impactinvesting during #COVID19, as asset owners support investments to help solve global challenges.
Great insights from @Zurich @JohannaKoeb & Vijay Advani.
Watch the #IFCInsights replay ⬇️ youtu.be/suNIu-GpCh8
#Invest4Impact #impinv
Thanks @afrikaverein for the opportunity to join Solomon Adegbie-Quaynor @AfDB_Group and others to share our work creating markets, mobilizing capital and forging partnerships for a green, resilient & inclusive development in Africa .
@Diop_IFC @SPimentaIFC @SvonFriedeburg
Impulse of Karin Finkelston (@IFC_org) on “Global Green Energy for Economic and Private Sector Transformation in Africa” at the #energyafrica21 – IFC works on different programs to support renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Together, we can strengthen support for #LGBT+ communities, so everyone can thrive as leaders, employees, entrepreneurs & stakeholders. We must ensure COVID-19 recovery efforts leave no one behind, including sexual & gender minorities. #TogetherWeAreIDAHOTB #IDAHOTB
Great discussion on expanding our country level cooperation among private sector, DFIs & MDBs, to de-risk, catalyze and implement new projects for climate-smart solutions+a green🌿future.
Let’s get to work!
#P4GSummit @P4Gpartnerships @WorldResources
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Up to $2 trillion is invested today with a mandate to achieve positive social & environmental impact.
But IFC research also estimates appetite for #impactinvesting is much larger — up to $25 trillion, or 10% of global capital markets.
Read @nfgregory 👉wrld.bg/Uxy550EGsEb
In 2020, emerging market #greenbond issuance totaled $40 billion, with seven EM countries issuing 🌿green bonds for the first time.
Exciting to see strong green capital market development + increased mobilization of institutional investors 👇
#IFCclimate
Despite the impact of #COVID19, the global #greenbond market achieved a key milestone of $1tn in cumulative issuance since 2007, w/ issuance of $280bn in 2020. More key stats in the new Emerging Market Green Bonds Report from @Amundi_ENG & @IFC_org: wrld.bg/rhYR50Equ56
It's a Happy 2nd Birthday for the Impact Principles! Now adopted by nearly 130 Signatories across the globe, and covering over $370bn in assets.
#Invest4Impact #ImpactInvesting
The Impact Principles have become the global standards for investments that deliver positive social and environmental impact, alongside financial returns🎉. Learn more and become a Signatory👉: impactprinciples.org #Invest4Impact
Thanks @ch_laibach for @deginvest_int leadership toward our Joint Cooperation Framework Agreement & our shared goal to mobilize private investment where it’s needed most.
Had a productive meeting w/ @ch_laibach from @deginvest_int earlier this week. It was great to explore new areas for strategic collaboration, such as climate and digital transformation, especially in #MENA and #Africa.
IFC highly appreciates our long-standing and fast-growing partnership with Japan 🇯🇵, Japanese companies & DFIs. Thanks to #JBIC for our recently signed MOU which highlights our shared goals to support sustainable private sector investment that supports jobs and growth.
Had a very good meeting with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (#JBIC). It was nice to discuss items of mutual interest related to private sector-led development, with a focus on challenging markets. #CreatingMarkets
Thanks @nickodonohoe @colinbuckley @CDCgroup for highlighting the importance of our joint work identifying strategic sectors & collaborative initiatives to expand pipelines of bankable projects that mobilize private investment in developing countries.
Enjoyed meeting with @nickodonohoe, CEO of the @CDCgroup. Explored opportunities to broaden the scope of our great collaboration in #Africa & #SouthAsia and join forces in sectors such as #health & #housing.
Great discussion about how @IFC_org and @ADB_HQ are engaging closely together to scale up private sector development, especially in challenging markets.
🔴 WATCH LIVE: What does an #InclusiveFuture mean to you and your community? Join @SecYellen , @KGeorgieva, @RaniaAlMashat, @Ajaita_Shah and others today for a discussion on #ResilientRecovery through the lenses of sustainability, innovation & inclusion. live.worldbank.org/economic-…
Partnerships are essential to meeting our 2030 goals & building a resilient recovery. Thanks to @FCDOGovUK @MoazzamTMalik @RMontgomeryUK – at Washington, DC
Had an excellent meeting with @MoazzamTMalik and colleagues from @FCDOGovUK to discuss the important collaboration with @IFC_org on key development priorities at this time of global crisis. #COVID19 #COP26 #G7
Inspiring discussion while Ringing the Bell for #GenderEquality today! Partnering with the private sector, we can help make a positive difference for women in the most challenging places, including fragile+conflict-affected settings. #GenderBell 🔔#IWD2021 wrld.bg/Lbjt50DVAC1
15,000 women farmers in India brave harsh working conditions in one of the largest salt deserts in the world. Don't miss this moving story about how @SEWABharat is creating lasting impact in the lives of a unique community.
#InternationalWomensDay
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Important opportunity to unlock the economic power of women in #SriLanka 🇱🇰 through #fintech!
@Rapti_WBG @a_alles @AnandhiRajak @IFC_SouthAsia
In #SriLanka, 62% of women were aware of #fintech, yet only 32% were comfortable using it. Happy to see that @CBSL-@IFC_org National Financial Inclusion Strategy launched today will help improve access to more & better #finclusion : wrld.bg/Gfbt50DPGrj @IFC_SouthAsia
Very pleased to sign the next $10mln phase of Hungary-IFC Partnership Trust Fund. Focus is #COVID19 response+upstream advisory work, unlocking more bankable projects for private sector investments+#climatechange+water management.
Thanks to our partners!
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Welcome to @Diop_IFC as our new MD & Executive VP! Don't miss his video message 👇 on the importance of partnerships with the private sector in the poorest countries, to create investment & jobs for an inclusive recovery from the current crisis.
First day on the job! In this video, @Diop_IFC shares his thoughts as the Managing Director & Executive Vice President of IFC.
Reforms to remove obstacles to women’s economic inclusion have been slow & uneven in many regions, finds new #WomenBizLaw report. Women have just 3/4 the legal rights of men but #GenderEquality must be a priority as governments look to #COVID19 recovery. wrld.bg/pz7e50DGAUt
