Stephanie Shumsky

Managing environmental & social risks for #ImpactInvesting at @FinDev_Canada (💪 #GenderEquality 💪) | Own Views

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Touchdown! #FlyEaglesFly @6abc

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

@titocurtis Wanna fight? #FlyEaglesFly

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Kicking off a great series of talks with the dynamic @tolushola of @theAlitheia (a @FinDev_Canada client and #2XChallenge Fund!) #impactinvesting #InvestAfrica

['Tokunboh Ishmael @tolushola]

Ahead of @AVCA_Africa's conference this week, here is an article penned as I ponder my opening remarks as Chair of the association.

https://t.co/TR5NTvAATO

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

I had a great time researching and writing this blog with my friend Majid Mirza, and hope it helps distinguish the many different #responsibleinvestment models, including #impactinvesting #esginvesting #greeninvesting #sociallyresponsibleinvesting ... and more!

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

One can become confused by the seemingly interchangeable use of terms such as impact, ESG, #sociallyresponsible, and #greeninvesting to describe securities, bonds and #investmentsstrategies. Learn more in this blog by @StephShumsky and Majid Mirza: https://t.co/Oi5f0Z3TDC

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Welcome to the @FinDev_Canada team, @LoriBKerr ! https://t.co/RLHiLptxT9

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

Earlier today, FinDev Canada announced the appointment of @LoriBKerr as Chief Executive Officer. Ms Kerr has extensive leadership experience and a strong background in climate action funding. She will be joining the organization in June.

Learn more: https://t.co/iEc0ChXERE

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

On #IWD , we #choosetochallenge by launching our new Gender Glossary and encouraging you to join us in a conversation on gender equality. @nbernardi_ , Associate Impact Officer at FinDev Canada, wrote a quick introduction to this new tool: https://t.co/kAG3Kdqojv

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Thrilled to welcome @produbancoec to our portfolio! Supporting #SMEs, including green growth and women-owned businesses, all in a day's work for @FinDevCanada's gender-lens, #ImpactInvesting team. https://t.co/jGLtWMg31z

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

FinDev Canada supports leading Ecuadorian Financial Institution @produbancoec through a USD 10 million loan to facilitate the financing of SMEs, with a focus on green business and energy-efficiency projects.

Read more: https://t.co/nQ1KWmE9Ot

#GreenGrowth #SustainableBusiness

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

An exciting opportunity for anyone who'd like to learn more about my amazing employer @FinDev_Canada and the work we do with #ImpactInvesting...PLUS increase the amount we're donating to @UN's @WFP at the same time!

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

How much do you know about development finance?

Join FinDev Canada in celebrating International Development Week 2021 and take this quiz to find out! https://t.co/0tYLiwcfor

A $50 donation will be made to the @UN's @WFP for every completed quiz.

#goforthegoals #IDW2021

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

@FinDevCanada supporting #foodsecurity, an estimated 90,000 #farmers and #microentrepreneurs through our investment in @PhatisaGroup! https://t.co/RMXHTLoQx8

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

.@CDCgroup, @norfund_ @Finnfund FinDev Canada and @BIO_Investments announce an $82M joint commitment to Phatisa Food Fund 2 (@PhatisaGroup).

Full press release: https://t.co/7WrwMsoR14

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Check out the latest from @FinDev_Canada's blog, and how empowering rural women and girls is essential to achieve the SDGs #impactinvesting #TheFutureisFemale https://t.co/RTdunfV65u

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

10 minutes in and I've already learned something new! How about #Canada mobilizing private capital financing for sustainable development through the @ConvergenceBF center 🙌🙌🙌 #impactinvesting #marsimpactweek

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

Join us in less than 5 minutes as @BanksYolanda, Principal Advisor, Corporate Affairs at FinDev Canada, introduces Min. @karinagould and @KThomassin‘s session on private sector partners for int’l dev during #MaRSImpactWeek. @MaRSDD https://t.co/OMELKot7Ai

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Looking forward to attending this presentation at #MaRSImpactWeek and reflecting on how we can work with diverse partners to #amplify our impact.

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

Join us on Dec.3 as @KThomassin, EVP and Head of Investments in Quebec and Stewardship Investing at @LaCDPQ and Advisory Council Member at FinDev Canada, discusses how the #privatesector can help in financing #intldev solutions with min of International Development, @karinagould.

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Congrats to @KonexaEnergy and @CFMCIO for their win at the AfDB “African Utility of the Future” Competition! #impactinvesting https://t.co/1JOOFeoMAW

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Check out a new blog that explains how @FinDev_Canada supports #buildbackbetter through #impactinvesting!

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

As we transition away from emergency #COVID19 responses to longer-term measures, a question is emerging:

How can we #BuildBackBetter?
How can we turn this crisis into an opportunity?

Learn more about how we approach establishing a better, new normal: https://t.co/RpI2y5u9hQ

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Missing sunny South Africa today in Montreal, but happy to have had a small part in sending a lekker US$20 million to support #SMEs in my 2nd home, as they #BuildBackBetter post-Covid to drive economic development...especially for women! https://t.co/UEyYK4BeRG

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

FinDev Canada announces a USD 20M loan to FirstRand, one of South Africa’s leading financial institutions.

The loan will assist in providing innovative lending solutions to FirstRand’s approximately 700,000 SME clients.

More information: https://t.co/9ZnkSRKjWe

[FinDev Canada @FinDev_Canada]

How can signatories of the #WEPs develop their own strategies to promote gender equality based on internationally recognized best practices?

📌 Webinar co-hosted in partnership with @UN_Women
📅 19 October, 11:00 AM EDT
👉 Register https://t.co/h2rzmBULQn

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

An overrun health clinic has to stop scheduling family planning appointments, unplanned pregnancies increase ➡️ #ShadowPandemic
Low income kids can't access online education and fall behind at school ➡️ #ShadowPandemic
Mineral prices fall & ASM workers suffer ➡️ #ShadowPandemic

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

As part of the @IMFMeetings, I caught a bit of @melindagates' discussion of the #ShadowPandemic, a catchy term for many of the discussions we've been having on the disproportionate impacts of #COVID19 on vulnerable groups, like women, children & #ASM.

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

As part of the @IMFMeetings, I caught a bit of @melindagates' discussion of the #ShadowPandemic, a catchy term for many of the discussions we've been having on the disproportionate impacts of #COVID19 on vulnerable groups, like women, children & #ASM.

[Melinda French Gates @melindagates]

I’m looking forward to speaking with @KGeorgieva and @BeckyCNN about how the world can address the disproportionate economic impacts of COVID-19 on women’s livelihoods. I hope you’ll join us. https://t.co/YOzMfcGPaN

[Pact @PactWorld]

In #DRC, #Covid19 has meant significant economic hardship and health risks for small-scale #miners. Pact, @Trafigura and Chemaf are responding to help protect #mining communities. Learn more >>> https://t.co/bsL9aNOYqy #ASM #pactpromise ⛏️😷

[Stephanie Shumsky @StephShumsky]

Great session this morning at the virtual @IMFMeetings by @WorldBank on #BuildBackBetter, highlighting a 3 pronged approach to create #GreenJobs, reduce #GHGs and support economic recovery.