Financing Adaptation through Regional Development Banks

Regional development banks have a unique role to play in mobilizing private investment for climate adaptation and resilience, given their long-standing relationship with and knowledge of local markets and institutions. The panel will discuss the challenges and necessary processes to scale up adaptation finance and build climate resilience.
Panelists
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Benedicta Abosi Chief Finance Officer, Botswana Development Corporation |
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Serge Ekue President, West African Development Bank |
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Javier Diaz Fajardo CEO, Bancóldex |
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Mariana Prado Institutional Relations Director, FONPLATA |
Moderator
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Vice President, Chief Risk, Legal & Sustainability Officer and Partnerships, MIGA |
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: 1 pm Dubai/4 am ET
Location:
World Bank Group Pavilion Stage and streaming live on this page