What are the steps women—and men—can take in the fight against gender inequality?
’s Laura Rawlings, and join us to discuss on this episode of #TheDevelopmentPodcast. wrld.bg/oFgQ50OkJhH
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Just landed in #Singapore🇸🇬, an important hub for whose private sector plays a critical role in alleviating poverty in developing economies. I look forward to exploring solutions with our partners to some of our biggest challenges, from #climatechange to #foodsecurity.
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Great conversation today at #FTBrazil summit to discuss how IFC and other IFIs can work together with Brazil’s private sector to identify new investment opportunities aimed at promoting environmental and social sustainability.
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Ever heard of #GreenFinance? It can help protect the #Amazonia rainforest and promote inclusive and sustainable development. New report: wrld.bg/oa1T50OkJ1B
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With assets worth billions of $ in local currency and growing, Africa’s pension funds are becoming vital sources of local, long-term finance.
Learn about the promise of Kenya’s growing pension funds to support critical infrastructure & affordable housing: wrld.bg/NECg50OjcF7
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Happy #EuropeDay! Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible diversity and richness of #Europe.
At we are working with our partners to build a more united and prosperous Europe for generations to come!
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Investments in the water sector will be critical for South Sudan’s efforts to recover from conflict and strengthen the resilience of its communities.
Learn more in this immersive story: wrld.bg/vypQ50OjpuU
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The IFC- Joint Capital Markets Program (J-CAP) helps mobilize local resources to achieve sustainable development goals.
Find out how J-CAP works with to support infrastructure and affordable housing in Kenya: wrld.bg/NECg50OjcF7
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🎓 It was my pleasure to be at the #MIGlobal Conference with our partners from & , celebrating the graduation of 14 scholars in the 9th cohort of the -Milken Institute Capital Markets Program.
🎓 WATCH the ceremony here: milkeninstitute.org/panel/14399/co
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What are some innovative approaches to promote women's #financialinclusion? And how can we empower #women to be leaders in the #financialsector? answers in a webinar Tuesday in both Arabic and English.
Register today to mark your calendar: wrld.bg/lb0a50OihR0
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Enjoyable breakfast meeting today with Ajay Banga.
Very pleased to be working with Ajay on a smooth transition.
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#CarbonCapture is a critical tool for fighting #climatechange that traps CO2 emissions at the source. Read the interview with IFC’s Ruth Hupart to learn more:
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IFC is partnering with to help #Albania diversify its energy mix, scale up clean and affordable energy, and improve climate resilience. This investment is a commitment to driving Albania's renewable energy agenda. wrld.bg/wXIw50NQ7um
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Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, IFC has been working closely with clients to maintain operations and bring in essential goods & services.
Last week, an IFC delegation was in Kyiv to meet with govt officials & other partners as we ramp up support for Ukraine’s private sector.
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#TradeFinance supports only 25% of imports and exports in #CotedIvoire, #Ghana, #Nigeria and #Senegal, far below #Africa’s average of 40%, affecting mainly #SMEs and women.
An - study identifies ways to improve the ecosystem ➡️ wrld.bg/vnWv50OfmXc?ci
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An insightful story on Carbon Capture and Storage and how it can be used as a tool for fighting climate change. Learn more on how this technology can make a difference in global decarbonization efforts: wrld.bg/CI5B50O6fo2
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With support from , opened a Biashara Centre in #Kenya’s Kakuma refugee hosting area, providing essential government and business services under one roof to both Kenyans and refugees. bit.ly/42qBP1e
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That's a wrap for the Group's #LawAndGender2023 summit in Cairo, Egypt! Great discussions on reforms needed to increase women’s economic participation and #AccelerateEquality in the Middle East & North Africa region.
Now - time for action.
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#DYK that women-led startups in MENA receive only 6% of private equity and venture capital funds?
, Director for North Africa & Horn of Africa + panel discussed overcoming legal barriers to female entrepreneurship at the #LawAndGender2023 summit.
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When laws fail to protect women from violence, women are less likely to participate fully in the economy.
The judiciary’s role in tackling gender-based violence and sexual harassment was highlighted at the #LawAndGender2023 summit in Cairo. #AccelerateEquality
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🇦🇪 UAE: Parental leave
🇯🇴 Jordan: Workplace nurseries
🇲🇦 Morocco: Incentives for companies employing more women
☝️ Great examples of family-friendly workplace reforms across MENA noted at the #LawAndGender2023 summit in Cairo. #AccelerateEquality
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What role does the judiciary play in improving women's economic participation?
Christopher Stephens ,
SVP & Group Legal Counsel, led a panel discussion on bridging legal gender gaps with judicial leaders at the #LawAndGender2023 summit. #AccelerateEquality
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Always a great pleasure to meet Dr. Anish Shah , MD & CEO of the Mahindra Group. We look forward to expanding our trusted partnership in important initiatives such as decarbonization of the auto sector and expansion of sustainable supply chains.
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Did you know that globally, women have only ¾ of the legal rights that men do?
The 1st panel of the #LawAndGender2023 summit shared findings like this from the 's Women, Business and the Law 2023 report + how to make gender reforms happen. #AccelerateEquality
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📺The second episode of #IFCLatinFocus is now available!
Bancamía’s CEO, Viviana Araque Mendoza, tells us how a visit to a bank when she was a child inspired her career in the financial system, now leading the first microfinance bank created in #Colombia: wrld.bg/PiGB50OeatS
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“Bravery, not perfection. That’s what we need to teach our girls.”
Dr. Maya Morsy , President of Egypt's National Council of Women in Egypt, delivered powerful opening remarks at the Group #LawAndGender2023 summit in Cairo. #AccelerateEquality
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Inspiring opening remarks at the Group #LawAndGender2023 summit by H.E. Dr. , Egypt's Minister of International Cooperation, who called on all stakeholders to act now to unleash the full economic potential of women. #AccelerateEquality
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“Women are economic agents of change.” ~ Ramit Nagpal, IFC VP and General Counsel, kicked off the #LawAndGender2023 summit in Cairo 🇪🇬
Gender is at the core of IFC’s strategy, and we work with partners and clients to help close gender gaps and #AccelerateEquality.
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⚖️ ♀️ Presenting the Group's #LawAndGender2023 summit in Cairo, Egypt.
Government, judicial, private sector, and civil society leaders discussed reforms needed to improve women’s economic participation and legal equality in MENA region. #AccelerateEquality
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Seeing first-hand how #Ukrainians remain resilient in such difficult circumstances is inspiring and humbling.
’s Rana Karadsheh visits #Ukraine to see how businesses deal with the crisis while continuing to provide needed goods & services. #IFC4Ukraine
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IFC is supporting the growth of with a $90M green loan from to modernize production, reduce their carbon footprint & increase the capacity of this Turkish manufacturer of aluminum flat-rolled products. wrld.bg/FRBN50NTGVq
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The Executive Directors of the today selected Ajay Banga as the President of the World Bank. Mr. Banga begins his five-year term on June 2, 2023.
Read the news release: wrld.bg/8IQq50OeSrl
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➡️Debt transparency
➡️Increased development finance
➡️Impactful climate action
➡️ Group’s vision & mission
Were among the focus points discussed at the 2023 Spring Meetings in Washington D.C.
Full Recap: wrld.bg/1vsO50Oao1F #ReshapingDevelopment
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Congratulations - Capital Markets Education Program graduates, many of whom work in central banks.
Sound policies to avoid monetizing fiscal deficits and achieve unified, stable market-based currencies are vital for development. wrld.bg/xMqa50OcO1y
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Congratulations to our graduates of the IFC Milken Capital Markets Program! This is the next generation of financial leaders who will make a difference in emerging markets with new skills & knowledge. Watch the ceremony & my chat with Michael Milken here: wrld.bg/NLgX50O2cKU
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It was a pleasure to meet of Japan, UN Special Envoy on Innovative Finance and Sustainable Investments to explore how to mobilize more private funds to address climate change.
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On his first visit to the #Caribbean as IFC's VP for Europe & LAC, arrived in #Jamaica 🇯🇲 to discuss avenues to advance the Jamaican Government’s vigorous #PPPsprogram and boost economic development.
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TODAY at the Global Conference:
Tune in for a discussion between IFC Managing Director and Michael Milken as we celebrate scholars graduating from the IFC-Milken Institute Capital Markets Program.
Watch LIVE here at 8:30pm EDT: wrld.bg/ToNL50O9hvb
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