WB Webinar BFC-6

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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

*In partnership with Toronto Centre*

Blended Finance for Climate Adaptation: Implications for Supervisors

Join us to learn about blended finance transactions and the role that financial regulators and supervisors can play in creating a conducive and stable environment for these transactions.

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