
Name: Demet Çanakçı
LinkedIn ID: Comming Soon
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Laura Santa
Head, Sustainable Finance Group, Financial Superintendence of Colombia (SFC)
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Andrew Ahiaku
Director and Head of Financial Sector, Aceli Africa
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Alan Elizondo
General Director, Fideicomisos Instituidos en Relación con la Agricultura (FIRA)
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Dr. Nnamdi Igbokwe
Director, Knowledge and Thought Leadership, Convergence Blended Finance
Program Description
Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs) are facing numerous hurdles in mobilizing the necessary transition financing for decarbonization, including fiscal constraints, restricted access to private capital, and a shortage of expertise in project development and financing. Ramping up blended finance efforts is critical for this transition.
This panel will discuss:
- some practical examples of successful blended finance transactions; and,
- the role that financial regulators and supervisors can play in creating a conducive and stable environment for these transactions.
Panelists:
Laura Santa, Sustainable Finance Group Leader, Financial Superintendency of Colombia (SFC)
Andrew Ahiaku, Director and Head of Financial Sector, Aceli Africa
Alan Elizondo, General Director, Fideicomisos Instituidos en Relación con la Agricultura (FIRA)
Dr. Nnamdi Igbokwe, Director, Knowledge and Thought Leadership, Convergence Blended Finance
Moderator:
Demet Çanakçi, Senior Program Director, Toronto Centre
Who Should Attend
- Blended finance
- Decarbonization
- Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs)