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John Gandolfo
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Vice President and Treasurer of , member of the Group focused on the private sector in emerging markets
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🎓 Hats off to 14 new graduates of the - Capital Markets Program!
🎓 , , , and others celebrated their graduation at the #MIGlobal Conference.
🎓 WATCH the ceremony here: milkeninstitute.org/panel/14399/co
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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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I’ve watched the - Capital Markets Program grow in strength over the years and tonight we welcomed our 9th graduating class. Congratulations to our 14 new graduates from 10 countries! WATCH here: wrld.bg/NLgX50O2cKU
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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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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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Pleased to attend the Global Conference with a chat tonight between Michael Milken and , as we host the graduation of -Milken Institute Capital Markets Program’s newest scholars. WATCH LIVE ⬇️ Tues, May 2, 5:30-7:30 PM PDT
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IFC continues to support entrepreneurs in #Ukraine. We are now the largest investor in Horizon Capital Growth Fund IV with a total commitment of $60 million to boost the sector’s growth & support economic recovery. wrld.bg/LR1250O0RBv #IFC4Ukraine
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"He stood further from shore than seemed possible, Casting a near-invisible line past a cluster of boulders breaking up the waves past the dappled light of the sun playing on the surface of the Caribbean Sea."
Check out “One Fish” by Alison Buckholtz. #NationalPoetryMonth
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"Pristine and untethered,
designed to sustain:
land, air, trees, clouds,
waters and mountains."
When you pause and look around, what do you see? IFC staff member Shenna sees a climate & landscape in need of care—so the natural world can care for us in turn. #NationalPoetryMonth
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"In days of old, the townsfolk spoke
Through letters, sent by post.
But now, with social media's yoke,
The world's at our fingertips, almost."
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Can the impact of #socialmedia be explained in a Shakespearian ballad written with the help of ChatGPT? #NationalPoetryMonth
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"Golden rays were a distant sight
Where I lived, seldom seen at night
Reading books in candlelight
Dreamt of a future somewhat bright
Joined the Bank and got to see
Several grew up with the same dream as me"
- My ‘Energia’ dream
Akanksha Davera
Investment Officer, Infra Africa
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We’re marking #NationalPoetryMonth by sharing original poems from our staff who reflect on some of the most pressing development issues of our time, like climate change, gender inequality, urbanization, & the refugee crisis. Which poems resonate with you? 📽 Watch now 👇🏽
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Very inspiring and important meeting with Malawian women leaders from economic, political and civil society spheres. Education, role modeling, risk-taking and progressive policies make the difference!
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Just landed in California for three days at the 26th annual Global Conference 2023. Looking forward to speaking with leading thinkers on how can help tackle some of our world’s most pressing challenges. #MIGlobal
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Fintech has created new challenges to safeguarding competition, financial stability and integrity, consumer protection & data privacy. Regulators & supervisors must balance gains from innovation w mitigating risks. See recommendations: wrld.bg/U5Uf50NtbyN
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Join at the 2023 Global Conference, as speaks with on “Creating Opportunities in Emerging Markets.” LIVESTREAM link ⬇️
🗓️ Monday, May 1, 2023
⏱️ 1:30-2 PM PDT | 4:30-5 PM EDT
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🇨🇦 just issued a benchmark 5-year #socialbond, raising 500 million Canadian dollars for sustainable investments supporting women entrepreneurs and low-income households. It is IFC's 2nd social bond in the maple market.
Learn more here: pressroom.ifc.org/all/pages/Pres
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. is scaling up investments in #Malaysia by establishing our presence in the country. We will help support Malaysia with smart manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and much more: wrld.bg/eybn50NRRNV
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3-2-1 … We have liftoff 🚀! Welcome! Or shall we say Bienvenue? Follow IFC on LinkedIn and get all our latest news in French. Merci beaucoup. #IFCfr
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👧Girls in ICT are the future of the #MiddleEast tech industry!
It's important to empower girls in information and communication technology (ICT) to ensure they have the same opportunities as boys and can pursue careers in technology. #GirlsinICT
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Providing access to childcare can be a game-changer, helping women achieve greater economic parity and enhancing their agency. Empowering women is key to building a more equitable and prosperous world.
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Rural areas in #Bolivia are struggling with high #poverty & #inequality rates. Our Rural Alliances Project strengthens rural communities, boosts #SustainableAgriculture, and encourages women to participate in the rural economy. Learn more: wrld.bg/6W3B50NPoBT
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Pleased to meet Michel M. Liès Chair of and Ekhosuehi Iyahen, Secretary General of to identify areas of collaboration, particularly in agricultural insurance and impact investing. Looking forward to deepening our partnership!
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🇨🇦It's great to be back in the Maple market with our 2nd Social Benchmark Bond, supporting women entrepreneurs + low-income households with essential service needs! The 5-year tenor ensures keeps a consistent presence in the Canadian market. Read: pressroom.ifc.org/all/pages/Pres
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Good news. We’re celebrating #EarthDay by issuing a $150 million #greenbond arranged by and fully subscribed by the State of California. Our green bonds proceeds are used for climate-smart projects, including:
🔋clean energy
💸green banking
🌲biodiversity protection
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Eid Mubarak to everyone around the world celebrating. May this be a joyful holiday bringing happiness, fulfillment, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
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⚡️ Vice President Mohamed Gouled says: “The joint work of Standard Chartered and the IFC trade and supply chain department over the years has helped support trade in emerging markets, a key component of growth and job creation."
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Read @GTReview: "@IFC_org and Standard Chartered sign deal to boost global trade finance. The investment is part of IFC’s global trade liquidity program..., which provides liquidity or guarantees for trade in emerging markets..." gtreview.com/news/global/st
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And that’s a wrap for the #SpringMeetings 2023. IFC is committed to playing its part in #ReshapingDevelopment for a new era. Here are my takeaways.
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This week, I joined a special session with scholars in the - Capital Markets Program, and I’m delighted the Governor of the , Dr. Patrick Njoroge , was able address the scholars and share his advice and wisdom.
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Good speaking w/ Hon. Sosten Gwengwe, #Malawi’s Minister of Finance, on our work together to strengthen private sector financing for key areas such as energy, agriculture and climate resilience. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Powerful conversation on empowering women’s leaders with , Adji Bousso Dieng & Mina Al-Oraibi and the role of STEM in breaking barriers.
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First #SpringMeeting2023 in the new job, delighted to meet countries delegations and partners. On the agenda various issues including climate adaptation, economic recovery , operationalization of the evolution roadmap, fiscal and debt.
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Women face a lack of parity in compensation, promotion & in leadership opportunities. IFC works with the private sector to help narrow gender gaps in management & company boards. wrld.bg/Jq5w30nEYE3 #BankingonWomen #IFCgender #ReshapingDevelopment
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When #women succeed, we all succeed ➡️Research shows that companies with women well-represented in leadership positions generate higher profits than those with only men. Curious to know more? Join the conversation now➡️wrld.bg/bgss50NCKEm #ReshapingDevelopment
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🔴 LIVE NOW: & speak to David Solomon from & on empowering women as entrepreneurs & leaders. Tune in now. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Today I had a productive meeting on how @IFC_org can support #Somalia's robust & entrepreneurial private sector with Regional Vice President @IFCAfrica @SPimentaIFC on the sidelines of the IMF @WorldBank Spring Meetings. Investment is key to growth & sustainable development.
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Watch in conversation with , David Solomon from and others about empowering women. #ReshapingDevelopment
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Great discussion wt Ichiro Oishi of Japan Bank for Intl Cooperation today at Spring Meetings. I look forward to realizing our joint projects in environmental & infra sectors in APAC.
#ReshapingDevelopment
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