#ICYMI: In this segment of The women who bring to life what's next podcast, @SvonFriedeburg shares adventures with host Courtney Pace from climbing the career jungle gym to maximizing relationships between finance institutions and private-sector banks. 👉 https://t.co/6D4K9K9JKR
I officially retired from the WBG last Friday. A career with a front row seat to history. We’re facing challenges that need innovative solutions in finance, technology, infrastructure, and human development. I am excited for what is next, with nostalgia for the past 30 years.
Two years ago, @WEF estimated it would take 100 years for the world to reach gender parity.
That figure was yesterday updated to 132 years.
A shameful amount of time.
The faster we close this gap, the more we all benefit.
https://t.co/luUFm6xO3O
Conflict, COVID-19, climate change - the world is facing a series of unprecedented overlapping crises. What can we do to help the poorest and most vulnerable and protect decades of progress?
Find out here: https://t.co/1RL3OZiYb3 #climatechange
The adult online learning market is set to double by 2026.
Not everyone benefits equally.
A new report by @IFC_org, @coursera & @EU_Commission shows how better access to online education for women in emerging markets creates opportunities for all.
Read: https://t.co/ECTxDvFKW1
Vietnam🇻🇳 is highly exposed to climate impacts with its 3,200km+ coastline and extensive low-lying deltas. In 2020, climate change wiped off 3.2% of its GDP, or $10bn. Adaptation is an urgent priority. Read a new @WorldBank report: https://t.co/ip9XqBX5Rv #ClimateAndDevelopment
The time has come for me to move on to my next chapter in life: retirement. A warm welcome to my fantastic successor, Diarietou Gaye, @Diarietou_WB, who will be taking over as @WorldBank Human Resources Vice-President
IFC supports Türkiye’s #fintech ecosystem and #digitaleconomy by helping to bridge issues of insufficient seed capital and business know-how.
Learn how IFC is supporting #Türkiye’s tech ventures here: https://t.co/HFhbVvJ6CQ
Meet Shammi, an entrepreneur driven by the goal to sell quality cashews in #SriLanka and beyond. When the pandemic threw a curveball, Shammi sought help from NDB-an IFC client- to sustain operations. On #MSMEday today, let's know more about her story. #WomenInWork
Ag tech investment in Q1 was up 15.5% from Q4 - almost a new record.
A large portion goes to e-grocery.
An important part of the supply chain, to be sure, but finding opportunities for green & efficient production is vital for climate and food security.
https://t.co/xxzx9f5swu
June 26 is World #MSME Day
MSMEs account for 99.5% of businesses in the Philippines. Half of these are women-led. A financing package will help 44,000 such enterprises in the recovery from #COVID19 impacts. https://t.co/nRhSwd4vKP
#WeFi@WBG_Gender@IFC_org@WBG_Finance#msmeday
At today's @G7 Conference on Global Food Security I emphasized the need for countries to support vulnerable households, enhance next season’s agricultural production, invest in strengthening food system resilience & facilitate increased trade.
My remarks: https://t.co/iy7CM5Zf6N
Study after study shows that businesses perform better when boards are gender diverse.
@IFC_org & @CESA_edu's Women on Boards program is helping build a strong community of women business leaders in Colombia.
It was wonderful to share the afternoon with some of them today in DC