The cost of the Sun is never going up. irena.org/newsroom/artic… #SolarEnergy #EndEnergyPoverty

Delighted to have joined the inaugural IFC-Milken Institute Capital Markets Program Alumni Retreat in Naivasha, Kenya. Fellows from the first 2 graduating classes met to share experiences, discuss topical issues & strengthen the network of champions 4 #capitalmarkets development

Terrific opening session with Patrick Njoroge, Governor, Central Bank of Kenya, Paul Muthaura, CEO, Kenya Capital Markets Authority & Staci Warden, ED Global Market Development Milken Institute, at the first IFC-Milken Institute #CapitalMarkets Program Alumni Retreat in Kenya

IFC VP Karin M Finkelston: "IFC estimates that the climate action plans of 21 emerging market economies alone represent $23 trillion in climate-smart investment opportunities between now and 2030." wrld.bg/7VsF30myzL6 #efweek18 #IFCClimate

Lively panel discussion on role of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, AI & FinTech in financial inclusion - with Kenya Cabinet Secretary for ICT Joe Mucheru Joe Mucheru EGH & Aiko COO Charlene Chen Charlene Chen. Kenya is helping drive #Fintech innovations in Africa 4 #FinancialInclusion

Excellent piece from Dr. Vera Songwe Executive Secretary, UN Economic Commission for Africa. At IFC we create local currency financing solutions so SMEs & entrepreneurs can focus on growing business+generating jobs, instead of worrying about FX volatility ft.com/content/55f070…

'IFC is pleased to buy the first-ever Khmer riel bonds issued by HKL, and we will continue to work with key stakeholders and market participants to further strengthen the debt capital market in Cambodia' - IFC senior country manager Kyle F. Kelhofer khmertimeskh.com/50556401/hkl-i…

At the Africa's Next Startups event in #Egypt, Christina Sass from Andela said "The misconceptions people have about Africa are immediately erased when they meet an African entrepreneur". IFC & MIIC are working together to empower Africa's youth. #Africa2018 #investinegypt

Critical to see #climateaction momentum at #COP24. We've committed an additional $200 billion over 5 years to help countries better manage floods & droughts & ramp up renewable energy. But money alone won’t be enough. Time is running out. We must step up: vimeo.com/300149729?ref=…

IFC issued a new Samarkand bond in Uzbek Soum, listed on London Stock Exchange, to help Ipak Yoli Bank support small business & entrepreneurship in #Uzbekistan. Local currency financing is vital to focus on growing business instead of FX volatilities uzdaily.com/articles-id-46… …

“If we are to achieve the #Sustainable Development Goals we have to increase the amount of finance in developing countries by multiples, the billions to trillions, and that applies to #climate finance.” -Patricia Fuller Canada's Ambassador for Climate Change #MDBTalks #COP24 facebook.com/Connect4Climat…

IFC CEO Philippe Le Houerou: Great to be in Addis Ababa with Central Bank Governor Dr. Yinager Dessie at capital markets event — with reforms, Ethiopia can be the economic lion of Africa.

Great news! GlobalCapital awards IFC Best Supranational Dollar Deal of the Year for our $2bn global bond issuance, that unlocks financing to boost private sector in developing countries - creating more jobs, #climate-smart business & women entrepreneurs globalcapital.com/special-report…

Looking forward to co-hosting World Economic Forum in January with 6 youth leaders and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. wrld.bg/kppv30n2Sp8

Signing off as VP & Treasurer of IFC. Honored and privileged to have worked for the past 7 1/2 years at this incredible institution & surrounded by talented & passionate colleagues in dev finance and capital market development. Best wishes for IFC ‘s continued success!

Excited to begin as VP/Treasurer WorldBank & to work with talented team @Treasury_WB to support WorldBank mission by using financial/capital market innovation & solutions to channel global savings to maximize finance for development, climate change, pandemics & other priorities

This is a fantastic transaction to kick off the year. The warm welcome from investors signals the deepening demand for high quality assets. It's a vote of confidence in our strategy to engage w/ investors and highlight the powerful role of #capitalmarkets in achieving the #SDGs.

Thrilled with Rt Hon Lord Alok Sharma’s visit to @Treasury_WB trading floor. Great to have his support for our work in connecting global savings to development finance.

#UKaid is helping create local currency markets to boost economic growth + reduce debt. I announced the intention for the 1st IDA - World Bank local currency bond in £ on the London Stock Exchange, benefiting the poorest people + increasing capital through London. #100WaysAidWorks

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