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Sustainable Investment: Lessons From West Africa 🇬🇳   As CEO of Seventy Ninth Resources, it’s no secret that I believe in a future for the natural resources sector that generates commercial value in a way that considers environmental impacts and creates growth opportunities for the local communities.   Understanding and respecting the unique attitudes, cultures, and social efforts of each country is crucial when venturing into international environments - this was particularly evident during my time in the Republic of Guinea.   In this Forbes article, I draw from my personal experiences on how I've identified ways to unlock business potential while contributing to economic growth and social progress. Throughout, I share exclusive insights on how corporations can develop robust business strategies in diverse regions that pair business objectives with social impact.   Read the full article over on Forbes here 👇   https://lnkd.in/e6szDnHB   #localcommunities #opportunities #strategy

Sustainable investment in Africa can catalyze ground-breaking solutions to urgent climate and environmental challenges. By channeling capital into local entrepreneurs, we uplift and support pioneering innovative approaches. Africa is ground zero for escalating climate impacts like desertification and biodiversity loss. Yet it's also home to visionary founders, deeply committed to safeguarding the natural environment. With support and investment, these inspiring ecopreneurs can scale their transformative work in areas like ecosystem restoration, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. Our investments are more than financial - they're a partnership in championing African-led innovation and self-determination. We back entrepreneurs who grasp the complexities of these challenges and are driving change from within their communities. Our role is to provide the capital, mentorship, and support to rapidly realize their visions. Only by investing in African solutions can we rise to overcome the continent's interlocking climate, environmental, and economic challenges. #entrepreneurship #climateaction #impactinvesting

UNDP, European Union in collaboration with the Government of Nigeria is pleased to announce the successful facilitation of investments totaling 15 million dollars for 3 enterprises in Nigeria🇳🇬 that are contributing towards the SDGs. Learn more - bit.ly/3WzYOHA #EU🇪🇺 #UNDPEUpartnership20

“We must also prioritise investments that empower women, youth, break social divide and that addresses Nepal’s unique vulnerability to climate change.” - H.E. Madame Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary General, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) In an effort to solidify Nepal’s standing as a highly potent investment destination, the Government of Nepal (GoN) is organizing the Third Nepal Investment Summit 2024 from April 28-29, 2024 in Kathmandu. #InvestInNepal #NepalInvestmentSummit2024

SDG Impact Standards for #Seychelles 🇸🇨 Enterprises H.E. Devika Vidot, Minister of Investment, Entrepreneurship, and Industry of Seychelles, highlights the significance of the SDG Impact Standards, a pioneering approach to corporate sustainability. This interview marks a milestone in the joint initiative between the UNDP and Seychelles Investment Board, aimed at empowering local businesses to integrate sustainable principles into their operations. The goal is to bolster national development efforts and advance contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs). 🎯🌿📈  #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

Responsible investments are key to making supply chains work for people, planet and prosperity. Check out this great opportunity to showcase your project in agribusiness, energy efficiency and renewable energy to potential investors 👇. #SustainableSupplyChains #responsibleinvesting #WWHC Lacey Calac Dunne Patrick Nussbaumer

In emerging economies, the most impactful and sustainable investment lies in the design of quality products and processes. Prioritizing the development of high-quality products and efficient operational procedures not only bolsters economic growth but also fosters long-term sustainability. Such investments contribute to improved outcomes, environmental conservation, and the creation of robust, self-sustaining markets. In essence, channeling resources into the meticulous design of products and processes becomes a catalyst for holistic advancement, ensuring that emerging economic opportunities thrive on a foundation of excellence and resilience. #researchanddevelopment Haco Industries Kenya Limited Paul Ngugi

📢 UNDP is thrilled to announce that 10 🇰🇭 SMEs have been shortlisted for the Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) program. A program to spotlight and support specific ventures operating in #ClimateAdaption and in the priority investment sectors of the #SDGInvestorMap of Cambodia.       💡 Some facts and figures about the #GSIVinCambodia: ➡️The sectors most represented in the pool of submissions are Food & beverage and Renewable Resources & Alternative Energy.   ➡️At least 75% of the company employees are based in Cambodia for most of nominated ventures  ➡️65% of the ventures have 11 to 50 employees  ➡️Nominated ventures are mostly located in Phnom Penh and Kampot     🏆 Finalists will benefit from UNDP’s global sustainable investing ecosystem, exposure opportunities at the UNDP investor convenings, capacity building to improve their impact management practices and more.     👉 Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/g_tzGKHF Alissar Chaker🇰🇭 អាលីហ្សា ឆាកឃឺ Shakeel Ahmad UNDP UNDP in Asia and the Pacific Paolo Dalla Stella UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub  Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Nomenjanahary Mialy

At Caribbean Export, one of our core strategic pillars is attracting investment that drives sustainable private sector development across the Caribbean. This vision is the driving force behind the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF), designed to offer a platform where stakeholders can explore investment opportunities that will transform the region and strengthen its economic resilience. At CIF 2024, 8 private sector investment projects were presented, representing a total portfolio value of nearly US$50 million. These projects directly align with key priorities such as digital transformation, and sustainable agriculture—areas where strategic partnerships are essential to unlock growth and long-term impact. EU to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, Caricom & Cariforum USAID - US Agency for International Development Caribbean Development Bank CARICOM: Caribbean Community

𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚'𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 ASEAN Youth Organization Established in 2019, the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF) is an innovative financing facility 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚. Initiated by the ASEAN Infrastructure Fund and owned by ASEAN governments and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐆𝐅 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐚 $𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝, including $280 million in loans and $20 million in grants. 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐆𝐅, 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 to bring their green projects to life. The facility provides the necessary financial backing and expertise to enable entrepreneurs to develop innovative solutions in renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and waste management, among other sectors. Moreover, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐂𝐆𝐅’𝐬 𝐜𝐨-𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥, 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 $𝟏 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧, lowering the barriers to entry for eco-friendly businesses and increasing their ventures' scalability. To be eligible for ACGF financing, projects must have 📌 Clear environmental goals 📌 A financial sustainability plan 📌 A roadmap for attracting private capital investment. #ASEANyouthorganization #ayoASEAN #ASEANYouth #ClimateFinance #GreenEntrepreneurship #GreenInfrastructure #SustainableDevelopment