3 mins in Development Finance/ wk 46
6 min readNov 24, 2021
My weekly reading list for those interested in development finance and Impact investing focused on developing countries.
IFC and World Bank
- (15.11.21) Supporting Thailand’s Climate Goals through the World Bank Partnership for Market Readiness | The World Bank
- (15.11.21) Small Investments, Big Impact — 5 Ways IDA is Leveraging the Private Sector to Deliver More for the Poorest | The World Bank
- (16.11.21) DR Congo: Equity BCDC secures $50mln IFC loan to support activity — Ecofin Agency
- (16.11.21) Private equity: A force for SME growth | Kathmandu Post
- (16.11.21) IFC, Rehoboth Properties Celebrate Opening of Landmark Green Homes in Ghana| IFC
- (17.11.21) REPORT: Regional Investment Pioneers in South Asia | The World Bank
- (17.11.21) IFC Partners with Absa Bank to Boost Trade Finance in Sub-Saharan Africa | IFC
- (17.11.21) Ghana’s eTransform Project Trains Tomorrow’s Leaders | The World Bank
- (18.11.21) India, world’s largest recipient of remittances, received USD 87 bn in 2021: World Bank |The Economic Times
- (18.11.21) World Bank projects $17.6bn Diaspora remittance to Nigeria | Vanguard
- (18.11.21) Government of Nepal and the World Bank Launch $80 Million Rural Enterprise and Economic Development Project | The World Bank
- (18.11.21) World Bank Prices Record NZD 1.5 Billion 5-Year Sustainable Development Bond | The World Bank
ADB
- (15.11.21) ADB Welcomes Promising Steps Forward at COP26 for Climate Action in Asia and the Pacific | Market Screener
- (15.11.21) India, ADB sign $61 million pact to boost urban services in Agartala | Mint
- (16.11.21) ADB Approves New Facility to Support Pacific’s Renewable Energy Projects | Asian Development Bank
- (18.11.21) ADB Lends $150 Million for Small Enterprises in Bangladesh | Asian Development Bank
- (18.11.21) Global value chains are an opportunity for developing Asia, ADB says | Khmer Times
AfDB
- (15.11.21) AfDB Welcomes $136 million in Further Donor Commitments for its Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa | Energy Capital & Power
- (15.11.21) AfDB to address climate change, promote green growth | Punch Newspapers
- (15.11.21) $150m to Support Trade and Agriculture Value-Chain-AfDB | East African Business Week
- (16.11.21) Mozambique: African Development Bank ups financial contribution for local content and job creation in Mozambique to $2.5 million | African Development Bank
- (16.11.21) Tanzania: African Development Bank highlights infrastructure and business climate in Country Strategy Paper | African Development Bank
- (18.11.21) Wanted: A champion to rally support for billion-dollar potential of Local Green Banks/ Funds in Africa | African Development Bank
- (19.11.21) African Development Bank, Burundi sign agreement for $29 million grant to finance national energy access project | African Development Bank
- (21.11.21) Africa Investment Forum 2021: billions more expected in new investments for the continent | African Development Bank
EIB
- (16.11.21) A new online tool to assess green investment projects: the Green Eligibility Checker | EIB
- (17.11.21) EIB explores bankable projects in Togo | Togo First
- (18.11.21) VIDEO: Finance in Africa: for green, smart and inclusive private sector development | EIB
- (18.11.21) VIDEO: EIB study highlights impact of COVID on African banks and business financing and opportunities for climate finance and digital transformation | EIB
EBRD
- (15.11.21) EBRD considering $100 mln loan to accelerate climate action in Egypt | Ahram Online
- (15.11.21) EBRD, EU and Attijari bank strengthen small businesses in Tunisia | EBRD
- (17.11.21) EBRD corporate clients provide insights on enhancing climate governance | EBRD
AIIB
- (15.11.21) With AIIB funding, Assam looks to cut losses in Distribution Network | The Economic Times
BIO
CDC
- (15.11.21) VIDEO: Shining a light on off-grid solar | CDC Group
- (16.11.21) CDC group closes $14 million commitment to Leap India | CDC Group
- (18.11.21) How we can deliver on the promises made at COP26 | CDC Group
- (18.11.21) PODCAST: Why are women disproportionately affected by climate change? | CDC Group
- (19.11.21) Investing for clean and inclusive growth in emerging markets | CDC Group
DFC
FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank
- (17.11.21) FMO and partners support access to energy in Burkina Faso with solar power | FMO
- (18.11.21) FMO partners with Northern Arc Capital on the flagship NASIRA Program to support young, female, migrant and COVID19-affected entrepreneurs | FMO
- (18.11.21) BURKINA FASO: FMO finances 110 MWp of solar power with €90 million | Afrik 21
- (19.11.21) FMO partners Northern Arc to back businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa | The Financial Express
Norfund
PROPARCO
- (15.11.21) IFC, Proparco and EAIF Invest in Cement Producer CIMAF to Meet Rising Demand in West Africa | Proparco
- (16.11.21) Proparco supports Scavi, a world-leading apparel supplier headquartered in Vietnam pioneering sustainability in the readymade garment industry | Proparco
- (18.11.21) Proparco and Standard Bank South Africa strengthen their partnership to increase access to finance for small businesses | Proparco
- (19.11.21) AFD Group further reinforces its support for South Africa’s low carbon ambition | Proparco
Misc Content in Development Finance
- (15.11.21) Nigeria’s never-ending journey towards financial inclusion | Ventures Africa
- (15.11.21) VC firm 3one4 Capital raises ₹1,000 crore for its third fund | Mint
- (15.11.21) PB Fintech Listing: PB Fintech makes a strong debut, lists at 17% premium | The Economic Times
- (15.11.21) Icon: From India To UAE Royalty, He Guides Impact Investing | Forbes
- (16.11.21) South Korea to Assist in Recovery of Bangladeshi Economy | Business Korea
- (16.11.21) Niger joins AFC | ALB Article
- (16.11.21) VIDEO: Emerging markets to ‘struggle’ in 2022, indicates Morgan Stanley | Business Standard News
- (16.11.21) Power Africa and Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) sign an MOU | EIN Presswire
- (16.11.21) Philanthropy And Impact Investing In The World Of The Wealthy: 5 Steps To Changing The World | Forbes
- (16.11.21) Devex Invested: A ‘north star’ for DFI transparency efforts | Devex
- (17.11.21) Why Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets is the Backbone of a Strong Global Supply Chain | FinExtra
- (17.11.21) VIDEO: A Brief History of Impact Investing | GOOD
- (17.11.21) WEBINAR RECORDING — NACHHALTIG INVESTIEREN 2021 — Sustainable and Impact Investing in Asia and Emerging Markets | YouTube
- (19.11.21) Will financial inclusion become a money spinner? | Citywire
- (19.11.21) Understanding Emerging Markets As Part Of Your Investment Portfolio | Forbes
- (21.11.21) Financial inclusion seen to ease poverty | Philstar
Misc Technology
- (16.11.21) Governments look to fintech revolution to drive financial inclusion — Global Government Forum | Global Government Forum
- (17.11.21) Digital Lending: Changing the financial inclusion landscape in India | The CSR Journal
- (19.11.21) What is fintech, and How is it Changing the Financial World? | Outlook India
Misc Gender
- (16.11.21) Gender Bonds Get New Rules to Spur Sales in ESG Boom | BNN Bloomberg
- (17.11.21) Addressing Gaps Between Men And Women Entrepreneurs Can Drive Economic Growth Globally, Report Finds | Forbes
Misc Sustainability
- (15.11.21) Advisers well placed to harness sustainable investing’s tectonic shift | Professional Planner
- (15.11.21) How to tackle greenwashing | FT Adviser
- (16.11.21) Industry Voice: Sustainable investing — why a low-carbon approach matters | Investment Week
- (16.11.21) Driving Capital Markets in Asia in a Sustainable Manner | Market Screener
- (17.11.21) ESG’s sunny days will last a long time | Financial Review
- (17.11.21) The Rise of Sustainable Investing: How Asset Managers Can Best Prepare for an ESG Future | The Fintech Times
- (17.11.21) Investing in the Ethical and Eco-friendly Has Never Been Easier | BLue & Geen Tomorrow
- (17.11.21) Environmental Impact of Renewable Energy — A Value Chain Approach | Market Screener
- (18.11.21) VIDEO: Massive growth seen in sustainable investing | YouTube
- (19.11.21) ESG is becoming mainstream, but clients need more guidance | Wealth Professional
- (19.11.21) How blended finance might help lower ‘the green premium’ | Devex
- (19.11.21) COP 26: The implications of ending global fossil fuel projects on the Nigerian economy | Ventures Africa
- (20.11.21) VIDEO: Blinken says U.S. investing in Africa without unsustainable debt | Reuters
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- (16.11.21) Gender Bonds Get New Rules to Spur Sales in ESG Boom | Bloomberg
- (16.11.21) Does sustainable investing really help the planet? | Private Equity News
- (17.11.21) Sustainable investing: Green investment market powered by $5trn | Financial Review
- (18.11.21) Where Will ESG Investing Be in Five Years? — Wall Street Journal
- (18.11.21) Bitcoin Cashback Plan Sends Shares in U.K. Fintech Firm Soaring | Bloomberg
Upcoming Webinars
- November 22–23: 3rd Annual Development Finance Conference (ADFC) 2021 — “Financing Sustainable Development: Research, Innovation, and Mentorship” | Columbia Global Centers
- November 23: Webinar on the Blue Economy | African Development Bank
- November 23–24: Developing a Comprehensive Financial Inclusion Index. Measuring Financial Inclusion in the EU | International Business Information Management Association (IBIMA)
- November 29–30: Sharing innovations and good practices in resilience in the Sahel | African Development Bank
- December 1–3: Preview of 2021 ADBI Annual Conference: Climate Change Mitigation and Green Finance | Asian Development Bank
- December 1–3: Hybrid Event- Africa Investment Forum 2021: Accelerating transformative investments in Africa | African Development Bank
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