Unlocking Pension Capital for SMEs in West Africa

Working with Impact Investing Ghana and Savannah Impact Advisors, the Ci Gaba (Progress) Fund of Funds in West Africa has published a learning report on how to mobilize domestic pension-fund capital for small and medium-sized businesses. Enabled by Ci Gaba’s catalytic first loss provision, capacity building and technical assistance, Ghanaian pension funds invested USD 30…(Read more)

Big Renewables Potential in Vietnam Needs Investment: New Report

A new report on renewable energy in Vietnam by researchers at Imperial College London and Singapore Management University found that “Given Vietnam’s strong resource potential, domestic and international investors have shown strong interest in various renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and hydropower.” The Vietnamese government has instituted supportive policies to grow renewables, including feed-in…(Read more)

China-Singapore Green Finance Task Force

In climate finance for the global transition to clean energy, one of the most significant events of 2023 has been the establishment of the China-Singapore Green Finance Task Force. The group is chaired by Dr. Ma Jun, Chair of the China Green Finance Committee, and Ms. Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer…(Read more)