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2020 marks a significant milestone for FinDev Canada. After closing the year with numerous impactful transactions, new partnerships and a strengthened international brand, there are growing expectations, both at home and abroad, that Canada’s Development Finance Institution (“DFI”) can exceed its original plan and contribute to establishing bolder objectives for DFIs in the future.

Climate change negatively affects the livelihoods of rural women, leading to water scarcity, lower crop yields and increased outbreaks of diseases, but they are often overlooked when addressing the issue

Through our green growth initiatives, we work side-by-side with firms that are developing and implementing climate solutions focused on both mitigation and adaptation

The AIF was a result-oriented event, focused on driving deals, investments and commitments. The Forum’s preliminary numbers account for 45 deals worth over US$32 billion securing investment interest

GIIN CEO and co-founder kicked off the forum by giving an overview of their Roadmap for the Future of Impact investing - a shared plan prioritizing the actions required to transform the financial system into one where all investment decisions incorporate social and environmental factors

The current state of development financing attests to a stark contrast between the budget required to eliminate poverty and protect our planet through to 2030 and the financial resources allocated to these issues