Investing in Africa's Sustainable Future - Video

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Year Published

2022

Contributing Organizations

World Bank Group (WBG)

Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN)

African Pension Supervisors Forum (APSF)

Type of Resource

Webinar or Podcast

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Climate & Transition Finance

Target Audience

Asset Owners

Relevant Geography

Africa

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Resource Description

This webinar, held on January 18, 2022, examines how the African pension sector can advance sustainable finance. It features regulators from Kenya and South Africa, South Africa’s GEPF and EPPF, and World Bank research on ESG disclosure.

Why This Matters

Pension assets are a growing source of long-term capital in Africa. Strengthening ESG practices and supervisory collaboration can help channel these resources into sustainable development.

Key Insights

Explores how African pension funds are investing for a sustainable future
Shares experiences from regulators, supervisors, and leading pension funds
Presents World Bank findings on ESG disclosure by pensions and listed companies
Highlights the African Pension Supervisors Forum, established in 2019 and chaired by Kenya’s Retirement Benefits Authority

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