Desjardins International Meetings in a nutshell
International trade is one aspect of the economy that has been most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you have any challenges or questions you’d like to discuss? We are offering you an opportunity to get answers via our webinars. Guest experts will discuss their point of view on international trade and provide tips on how to make it through the pandemic and get ready to resume your business.
Topics discussed in this Desjardins International Meetings webinar:
Join us for a free webinar on June 16 at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to learn more about the ecosystem of international financial institutions (IFIs).
Learn more about the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. Learn how you can do business with this financial institution, and how it differs from other IFIs.
About the International Finance Corporation (IFC)
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries.
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, advances economic development and improves the lives of people by encouraging the growth of the private sector in developing countries.
IFC achieves this by creating new markets, mobilizing other investors, and sharing expertise. In doing so, they create jobs and raise living standards, especially for the poor and vulnerable.
Their work supports the World Bank Group’s twin goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity.
Learn more about the International Financial Institutions (IFIs) market
The international financial institutions (IFIs) market provides billions in financial assistance to over 100 developing countries. This results in hundreds of projects approved annually and billions in potential business opportunities in emerging markets. Through the IFC, you can participate as a project developer, sponsor, or investor in the growth the private sector in these developing and emerging markets.
A unique opportunity to:
- Learn how to navigate the complex IFIs landscape and how they operate;
- Understand how the private sector has the potential to transform developing countries;
- Learn about priority investment sectors for IFC;
- Demystify the investment process for the IFC;
- Learn how to engage with the largest global development institution focused on the private sector.
Who is this Desjardins International Meetings webinar for?
- All companies who are interested in investing with and/or mobilizing capital alongside the International Finance Corporation, with a particular focus on climate finance.
Activity schedule
10:00 a.m. – 10:03 a.m.: Introduction by Dina Mansour, Advisor, International Market Development, Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
10:03 a.m. – 10:10 a.m.: Presentation by Laura Dorling van der Oord, Senior Advisor, Office of the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean, World Bank Group
10:10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.: Presentation by Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Washington
10:20 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.: Presentation by Shari Friedman, Senior Climate Strategist, Climate Strategy and Business Unit, IFC
10:50 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Question period and wrap-up