IFC Country Manager for Aust, NZ, PNG & Pacific Islands. Caribbean born. Focused on improving lives and livelihoods, closing the gender gap and climate action.
Had a great meeting with Judith Green, @IFC_org Country Manager for Australia, NZ, PNG and Pacific Islands.
Very productive talks on our shared interests in climate action and private sector development in the Pacific.
Great news for Fiji! @IFC_org has partnered with Fiji's HFC Bank, which will see us provide HFC with a US$5m trade line. This will help boost trade and support economic growth and jobs in Fiji. Thanks to @dfat for its support for our work in Fiji. More: https://t.co/AOqC4q7oov
The development of a green finance taxonomy is an important step for #Fiji! Together, IFC and the Reserve Bank of Fiji are committed to paving the way for a more sustainable future in Fiji. Read more: https://t.co/n420GEtbbK Thanks to @dfat for your invaluable support. #climate
The development of a green finance taxonomy is an important step for #Fiji! Together, IFC and the Reserve Bank of Fiji are committed to paving the way for a more sustainable future in Fiji.
.@IFC_org and the central bank of #Fiji are now working together to develop Fiji’s green finance taxonomy, paving the way for more climate-friendly investments and building resilience in Fiji 🇫🇯 in the face of climate change. Vinaka @DFAT for your support. https://t.co/mB0Bo7mmtz
Breaking News. It’s great to be in Vanuatu to see its new payments system in action! We’re proud of our technical work supporting the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu. Huge thanks to @dfat, @MFATNZ for their support for this work. Read more here: https://t.co/bU7BJdGFtN
🌊The Bina Harbour Tuna Processing Plant project is great news for #SolomonIslands & is a strong strategic investment opportunity for a global tuna operator. We are working with the Solomon Islands Government to engage a private sector partner for this #PublicPrivatePartnership.
I was pleased to join World Bank President Ajay Banga on a visit to this impressive site. Indonesia is highly vulnerable to climate change. Our $500m investment in @lifeatbtpn supports Indonesia's path to net zero: https://t.co/eiHE3VlLBw #GreenResilientEconomy#ClimateChange
Met today with Aust Minister for International Development & the Pacific @PatConroy1. Great discussion on Australia's new development policy, which reaffirms the importance of addressing climate change and gender issues. @IFC_org is grateful for @dfat's support in the Pacific.
Businesses like Brian Bell in PNG🇵🇬 have signed up to #MeriSaveTrades, a game-changing initiative by @IFC_org & @PNG_BCFW, which aims to empower women in trades and build inclusive workplaces. Together, we can shape a brighter future🙌For more, reach out to [email protected]
🚨📢 Climate projects, MSMEs, women, and farmers benefit from IFC’s funding of 108 projects in Asia and the Pacific last fiscal year. We are working together with our partners to increase prosperity while tackling challenges🚨📢 Climate projects, MSMEs, women, and farmers benefit from IFC’s funding of 108 projects in Asia and the Pacific last fiscal year. We are working together with our partners to increase prosperity while tackling challenges🚨📢 Climate projects, MSMEs, women, and farmers benefit from IFC’s funding of 108 projects in Asia and the Pacific last fiscal year. We are working together with our partners to increase prosperity while tackling challenges🚨📢 Climate projects, MSMEs, women, and farmers benefit from IFC’s funding of 108 projects in Asia and the Pacific last fiscal year. We are working together with our partners to increase prosperity while tackling challenges🚨📢 Climate projects, MSMEs, women, and farmers benefit from IFC’s funding of 108 projects in Asia and the Pacific last fiscal year. We are working together with our partners to increase prosperity while tackling challenges🚨📢 Climate projects, MSMEs, women, and farmers benefit from IFC’s funding of 108 projects in Asia and the Pacific last fiscal year. We are working together with our partners to increase prosperity while tackling challenges.
We're excited to raise awareness on #ESG in the Pacific! Our recent workshops in #SolomonIslands shared vital insights on gender action, diversity & inclusion, & E&S risk management. Thanks to @MFATNZ & @MCC_SITHP for their support. #sustainability#businessgrowth
A huge thanks to @AusAmbGender Stephanie Copus Campbell in helping us officially launch our report into workplace responses to family and sexual violence in PNG. The #PNG private sector is stepping up to address this issue. More here: https://t.co/7QEgA8lsgL
We must create a Pacific that's safe for girls, women, and families. Very encouraged by the positive changes employers across the Pacific are making to address family & sexual violence. More here in this report: https://t.co/7QEgA8lsgL
Thanks to @dfat & @MFATNZ for their support.
Was great to meet today with Vanuatu PM Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau. Had a productive discussion on ways to improve infrastructure and the business climate. At the end of the day, our talks were about how @IFC_org can work with Vanuatu to improve lives and livelihoods in Vanuatu.
It’s great to be back in Samoa where @ifc_org is investing up to $4m in @nbs_of which will enable the bank to boost financing to SMEs, in turn contributing to growth and jobs. Read more here: https://t.co/n3yY3ocwYr
The first waste separation system for Vanuatu launched today: 5 different coloured bins for different waste types (glass, metal, plastic, paper and organic waste). Starting in Port Vila with Govt Departments and schools, with a request for businesses to participate 👍
[Media Release]
The Pacific Islands Forum is pleased to advise the appointment of Mr Esala Nayasi as the Deputy Secretary General – Strategic Policy & Programming effective from 3 July 2023.
Read more: https://t.co/ZYxxfsG9y1
#BluePacific2050
Glad to support GS25 Vietnam’s effort to improve food safety standards as it expands its convenience store chain nationwide with IFC financing and advisory assistance.
Edgar Hinge is a national treasure here in Vanuatu. Here he is completing a demonstration of vatu uli uli. The finger must never lift until the complicated representation is complete. Each one tells a story and passes a message, until the water or wind erases it.
Am delighted to announce our investment in @nbs_of which will help support #Samoa’s economic recovery from #COVID-19. Better access to finance for Samoa’s business owners, many of whom are women, is critical to prosperity of all Samoans. Read more here: https://t.co/l7JUuIUAdu