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?? IFC - International Finance Corporation's investment in #Romania’s UniCredit Bank Romania expands access to green loans for #MSMEs in Romania, driving climate finance and supporting businesses to go green.?

Each year IFC - International Finance Corporation recognizes staff from across the organization by awarding them a Corporate Award. This is a prestigious award for staff of all levels who have made exceptional achievements This year, 15 of my trade and supply chain finance colleagues were recognized, and I could not be prouder! It is a privilege to lead such talented individuals who work tirelessly in support of our mission. The team awards included our #Pakistan Trade Finance Program; a large commodity-backed trade investment in #Africa; and a transaction with a fintech company providing supply chain finance solutions in #India and #Mexico. I would like to offer a special congratulations to Florian Wicht, who received a Top 30 Individual Award for his stewardship of IFC’s Trade and Supply Chain Finance program in Africa. Well done, everyone! Thank you! #CareersWithImpact Leopoldo Sposato Makiko Toyoda Murat Ayik Pierre Ligneul-deVilleneuve Ahmed Hanaa Lien Hoai Nguyen Rachita Shah Hande Berdan Yasser Hassan Mame Aissatou FAYE Ceren Inalc?k Javeria Ashraf Jose Rafael Donado Vallejo Lili Wang

Local currency financing is essential for businesses in developing economies to thrive. When companies borrow in local currency, they can protect themselves from the volatility of international exchange rates. This approach allows them to focus on their core business activities rather than worrying about fluctuating currency values and the impact that has on their debt obligations. In this IFC - International Finance Corporation explained video, Abdoul Ma?ga explains how local currency financing helps companies stabilize their finances, maintain predictable debt burdens, and avoid the risks of financial distress. This type of financing is not just about mitigating risk; it's about enabling sustainable growth and economic resilience. Watch the video to learn more about why local currency financing is crucial. #IFCExplained

??Another insightful Webinar: Beyond the SME / Bank Disconnect: Key findings from New IBM Study ?? ?? Date: 25 November 2024 ?? Open to Everyone! The webinar will focus on unveiling the gap between what small businesses demand from bankers and what bankers believe is their role to add value and be profitable. A recent research paper by the IBM Institute for Business Value, the SME Finance Forum, and the Banking Industry Architecture Network sheds light on the challenges facing SMEs in accessing adequate financial support. Join us for a presentation of the report's findings and a conversation about the recommendations included in the research. Hosted by ?? Qamar Saleem, Global Head of The SME Finance Forum Guest speaker: Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking, IBM Institute for Business Value Discussants: Ayodele Olojede FCA, MBA, Divisional Head of Retail and SME, Wema Bank PLC Mario Cali', Senior Manager - Data Science and Responsible AI, Intesa Sanpaolo Maximiliano Damian Rodrigues, General Manager of SME Business, Nubank This webinar is organized jointly by the SME Finance Forum and its affiliate, the IBM Institute for Business Value. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from three banking executives in Latin America, Africa and Europe how they serve their SME clients by leveraging technologies such as automation and Generative AI! ?? Register now! https://lnkd.in/gk79thUR #SMEFinance #SMEs #Fintech #DigitalTransformation #FinancialServices #IBMStudy #BusinessInnovation #SMEChallenges #CustomerExperience #FutureOfBanking #SmallBusiness #DigitalBanking #FintechInnovation IFC - International Finance Corporation SME Finance Forum, Managed by the IFC (International Finance Corporation) IFC Financial Institutions Sarah Chataing Geethanjali Jagannathan Karla D Espinoza Arguello

Listen to the exciting discussions on gender equality and women’s empowerment on IFC - International Finance Corporation Audio Stories! Bayer's Matthias Berninger and Goldman Sachs' Asahi Pompey join Camryn Billett to explore the World Bank Group’s new Gender Strategy for 2024-2030. From #innovative farming centers in #Africa and #Asia to groundbreaking #financial tools, we're seeing real solutions to narrow the gender gap and enhance economic growth. For companies, investing in women means investing in thriving communities and sustainable futures. ???? Tune in to the full audio story to hear how global leaders are shaping a more inclusive world. https://wrld.bg/TxJx50U3tgK #BankingOnWomen

Today is #GenderEquality at #COP29. ?? Addressing climate change will require fundamental shifts away from business as usual and towards green, resilient, and inclusive economies driven by regenerative, renewable, and nature-positive processes. This transition must be just and equitable and emphasize the inclusion of all people, including women and girls, who are often disproportionately impacted by climate change and often left out of new climate-related opportunities. ?? Bringing women into climate decision-making and securing their active participation in green transitions will result in more impactful and effective private sector-led climate action and improved risk management. Gender-lens climate finance can deliver transformative investments to improve climate adaptation and mitigation, while also reducing economic gaps between women and men. ?? Increasingly, IFC is investing with an integrated climate and gender lens, looking for opportunities to advance women’s leadership, employment, and entrepreneurship in green transitions and increase women’s access to green finance and climate-friendly products and services. IFC’s pioneering Gender x Climate program focuses on advancing investments in climate mitigation and adaptation. Read more about IFC’s work in promoting a just climate transition https://wrld.bg/HAvr50U7cok #AcceleratingTheTransition

Missed our live #COP29 event on ???????????????? ???????????????????? ?????????????? ????????????????????? You can watch the replay here ? https://lnkd.in/egyZAz4d Affordable housing is an urgent global issue, especially in emerging markets and developing countries where more than 1.26 billion people lack adequate housing. At the same time however, construction and building sectors account for about 35% of all GHG emissions. How can we meet the demand for affordable housing while prioritizing resilient, energy efficient, and green building? ?? Watch the replay to learn about solutions for developing affordable green housing at scale ? https://lnkd.in/egyZAz4d #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateAction #AccelerateTheTransition #AffordableHousing #GreenBuilding IFC - International Finance Corporation, Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter, Habitat for Humanity International, Aavas Financiers Ltd, Sintali, William Beloe, Roland Pearson, Eleni Polychroniadou, SACHINDER BHINDER

Affordable housing is an urgent global issue, especially in emerging markets and developing countries where more than 1.26 billion people lack adequate housing. At the same time however, construction and building sectors account for about 35% of all GHG emissions. How can we meet the demand for affordable housing while prioritizing resilient, energy efficient, and green building? ?? Join us at #COP29 in #Baku, Azerbaijan, to hear from global leaders in the sector about IFC - International Finance Corporation’s pioneering work to adapt EDGE – IFC’s green building certification platform – to scale self-built affordable green housing. ?? November 19, 2024?| 15:00 – 15:45 UTC+4 Watch live here: https://lnkd.in/eyrkizqy #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateAction #AccelerateTheTransition #AffordableHousing #GreenBuilding

Wrapping up an impactful week at #COP29. From empowering women?to scaling renewable energy & sustainable trade, we're turning climate commitments into concrete investments. Grateful to COP29 Azerbaijan?for hosting crucial dialogues that will shape tomorrow's climate-resilient economy. IFC - International Finance Corporation IFC Climate & Sustainability

How can innovative financing and strategic partnerships unlock access to affordable and renewable energy for millions of people across Africa? Tune in for the replay of our #COP29 event to hear from Acumen Founder and CEO Jacqueline Novogratz and Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of IFC - International Finance Corporation about actionable solutions to bridge Africa’s energy gap and bring electricity to the hardest-to-reach. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eYKyWU4d #COP29Azerbaijan #ClimateAction #AccelerateTheTransition #GreenEnergy?IFC Africa