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Day Two: Climate Change and Green Finance - Dynamics of Policy Change in the Banking Industry

Drawing on the European Investment Bank (EIB)’s climate change activities, the presentation highlighted how investing in climate action, and environmental sustainability affects job creation, innovation and sustainable economic growth. The presentation also explored the significance of climate change in banking operations, policy, challenges and opportunities for governments, investors and other stakeholders.

Moderator
Mr. Robert Schofield, Managerial Advisor, European Investment Bank (EIB)

Panelists
Ms. Daniela Diederich-Ristic, Senior Climate Change Specialist, European Investment Bank (EIB)

Ms. Shiela M’Mbijjene, Deputy Govenor, Central Bank of Kenya

Mr. Teddy Mugabo, CEO, Rwanda Green Fund (FONERWA)

The 4th East African Banking & Microfinance Forum hosted by Trade and Development Bank (TDB), in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB) was held virtually from 11 – 12 November 2021, under the theme ‘Gearing up for recovery and growth: Building a more resilient banking sector.’ The Forum, attended by more than 400 participants and featuring industry leaders, discussed how the region, the continent, and the global landscape adapted to mitigate risk and minimize economic shocks, while improving finance activities in a post COVID-19 world.