Catalysing impact in Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia. Tweets on impact investing.
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Last year, we established the GPB 150 mln Mobilising Finance for Forests #blendedfinance investment program together with the UK government.
Learn more about the highlights of the MFF program, its performance, and more in our first MFF Annual Report: mff.fmo.nl/
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NEW: CDC Group invests £2.2bn in Africa in 2020 and 2021, beats target
Read the story: pioneerspost.com/news-views/…
@CDCgroup @nickodonohoe
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How will we assess and rank the performance of the 400 most influential financial institutions in the world?
Take a look at our Financial System Benchmark Methodology to learn more:
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“While governments have a huge responsibility to lead and tools that are uniquely at their disposal…we will only be able to mobilise the pace and scale of change we urgently need towards sustainability, resilience and renewal” with private-sector commitment. - Lord @ZacGoldsmith
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"We have the tools; we have the money". Now it’s about channelling it in the right way, with collaboration between the public & private sectors. - @NickHurdUK #InvestForImpact #TimeToDeliver #G7
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“There is an urgent need to increase the volume and effectiveness of capital” to make a positive impact. - Douglas Peterson #InvestForImpact #TimeToDeliver #G7
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Echoing the findings of the ITF reports, @AmmaLartey says we need to "mobilise capital at scale" whilst ensuring that no communities are left behind. A Just Transition means that all countries can “step into a better future” together. #InvestForImpact #TimeToDeliver #G7
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The new Biodiversity Application Guidance aims to extend the #TCFD recommendations and its core elements to nature. It supports users in applying the CDSB Framework to the natural capital elements of climate change, water, and biodiversity. View here - cdsb.net/sites/default/files…
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Today, more than 40 million people are victims of modern slavery including child labour and forced marriage. Women and girls remain disproportionately affected.
More on Thursday's Abolition of Slavery Day,: un.org/en/observances/slaver…
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In 2017, we set out a five-year strategy for how we could contribute to tackling the key development challenges facing Africa and South Asia.
As we come to the end of the strategy period, we reflect on our achievements and lessons we've learnt since ➡️ bit.ly/3lsOH40
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At the #GSGSummit, leaders from the global impact movement shared their insights & excitement about the future. Douglas Peterson @SPGlobal, a Chair of the #G7ITF, said: "Many companies are already starting to report their impact. We want to take advantage of the momentum."
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Overheard at #COP26 : "If we're not getting a fair and just transition, we're going to create more polarisation in the world”
– Larry Fink, CEO, @BlackRock
Read our pick of the conference's top quotes on impact business & finance: pioneerspost.com/news-views/…
#GreenHorizon #impinv
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⏰ Last chance to register for our report launch!
Join us tomorrow, Tuesday 12 Oct, from 10-11 BST, as we celebrate the launch of our latest report: "Is there an investment case for social and affordable housing in the UK?"
Register here: bit.ly/3AbbfLj
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🗓️ Save the date: from 8 November to 8 December, the Social Enterprise Futures festival will bring you speakers from the world of business, politics and the #socent sector, to talk about changing the way we're doing business for a fairer world.
Register: socentfutures.digileaders.co…
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The #GSGSummit session guide is out now! Our agenda is packed with outstanding speakers and powerful discussions. The guide will help you select the sessions of most value to you: bit.ly/3iaoCoS
The Summit is taking place online next week, 6-8 October.
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Today was a great pleasure to join webinar hosted by @SDGBenchmarks @GRI_Secretariat #UNGA76.
We need go beyond numbers & focus on #impact. Accountable reporting with effective internal management systems guided by #SDGs are key. That's what we aim with @SDGimpact Standards
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Small businesses are the backbone of economies, livelihoods & innovations. To #BuildBackBetter, it’s key that we keep supporting them. I shared more on this topic during my remarks to the SDG Business Forum. Have a look. #UNGA #UnitingBusiness
“If we succeed, we’ll be able to weave a net that catches MSMEs before they fall through the cracks forever.”
IFC MD @Diop_IFC underscores the importance of supporting small businesses, now more than ever, at the SDG Business Forum.
#UnitingBusiness #UNGA @UN @globalcompact
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🔎#ImpactInvestment. @Andrewkazilima8- NABII CEO, & @AustinMwape-NABII Board Chair explain the genesis of the National Advisory Board for Impact Investment Zambia & its mandate in catalysing the growth of an impact economy in Zambia. Watch the video👉tinyurl.com/4p56manr
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GSG Global Impact Summit: THE Impact Investing event of 2021 ~ Watch over 200 expert speakers; 1,500+ attendees; From 75 countries; 3 incredible days; Attend from anywhere. The event is virtual! 6-8 October Register NOW: bit.ly/3iQXV82
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What do venture firms look for when investing to create a positive social and environmental impact?
Our Investment Director, Douglas Sloan, discusses - in
@FundingLondon's @Thrive_london publication here:
bit.ly/3xjqdy4
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