Senior Executive | Strategic Leadership & Public Affairs | Driving Impact at the intersection of Business, Policy, and Strategy
Ottawa, Canada
Joined June 2018
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David Bhamjee retweeted
We live in a world with $480 trillion in assets yet only 4% of those assets go to low- and middle-income countries.
Imagine what we can do if we derisk investments & unlock private sector potential. @UNDP @UNCDF
My oped in @Planeta_Futuro | bit.ly/45mfG9f
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Tomorrow, my last interview as Administrator will air. I speak with host Nadira Hira about some of the most memorable experiences during my time leading @UNDP & our hosted entities @UNVolunteers, @UNCDF, @UNOSSC & @MPTFOffice. Great moments, sobering moments, but never in vain!
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NEWS: Today, 15 European Development Finance Institutions grouped under the @EDFInetwork signed two separate affiliate partnership arrangements with the US International Development Finance Corporation @DFCgov and FinDev Canada. Read the press release: tinyurl.com/yzmbeppk
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Nouvelle : 15 institutions de financement du développement (IFD) européennes ont signé deux accords de partenariat distincts avec @DFCgov et FinDev Canada. Lisez le communiqué de presse pour en savoir plus: tinyurl.com/msxr7ud7
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Joined very interesting @FinancialTimes panel discussion on #ClimateAction.
Our current climate financing contradiction is that we have the funds, we have the solutions, now we need to connect the two through policy and markets to maximise a just, green transition. #UNGA
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Célébrons la Journée internationale de la femme! Chez FinDev Canada, nous nous efforçons de créer des possibilités pour les femmes du monde entier, en renforçant leur pouvoir économique et en soutenant la création d’emplois. Pour en savoir plus : fndv.ca/b8an50QON0W
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Celebrating International Women's Day! At FinDev Canada, we strive to create opportunities for women worldwide, promoting economic empowerment and job creation. Learn more about our commitment: fndv.ca/F0hK50QOMQk
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[#COP28UAE] We're happy to be connecting with Team Canada at the Canadian Pavilion! 🍁 @LorraineAudsley @ExportDevCanada @LoriBKerr @DBhamjee
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Next week, FinDev Canada’s leadership team will be attending @COP28_UAE! If you’re attending in person, don’t miss out on these discussions! Swipe left to learn more. For more details about the events, visit fndv.ca/QIct50QaP4L #COP28UAE
David Bhamjee retweeted
The UN climate summit kicked off with delegates adopting a new fund to help vulnerable nations cope with the cost of climate driven disasters reut.rs/3N8Kct4
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Last week, at Climate Week NYC, @LoriBKerr had the privilege of joining dynamic discussions centered around addressing climate challenges and living up to our Paris Agreement. Explore the key takeaways in our blog post: fndv.ca/NeEX50PPMUU
David Bhamjee retweeted
#G20 Finance Ministers can drive an #MDB reform agenda through:
🔄 Reinventing institutions
🎲 Taking greater risks
💰 Equipping the MDBs with sufficient resources
@HansPeterLankes @Nancyb_Lee @aprizzon + @NVJRobins1 push for urgent transformation:
bit.ly/3rkzzvE
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[Climate Week NYC] Look who we ran into at the World Biodiversity Summit!
@LorraineAudsley, @ExportDevCanada’s Chief Sustainability Officer.
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[Climate Week NYC] @LoriBKerr shares insights on enabling investments in Emerging Market Developing Economies (EMDEs). "We help bridge information asymmetries. We're available 24/7 to provide valuable info and intel."
David Bhamjee retweeted
[Climate Week NYC] #Blendedfinance is important but isn’t a panacea. We also need the right policy and regulatory environments. This is a stable rule of law, macroeconomic fundamentals, and clear intent on host governments' policy objectives. @TheClimateGroup #ClimateWeekNYC
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[Climate Week NYC] "It's all about meeting the investors where they are. We have the risk appetite to leverage our balance sheet and concessional capital for greater impact." - @LoriBKerr at the panel discussion on #sustainableinvestment. @TheClimateGroup #BlendedFinance
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FinDev Canada facilite l’approvisionnement alimentaire critique en Afrique grâce à son prêt à @EXPORTTRADING (ETG), qui améliore la production agricole et crée des emplois locaux. Apprenez-en plus sur ETG en visitant notre exposition d’art!
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FinDev Canada supports critical food supply in Africa through its loan to @EXPORTTRADING (ETG), improving agricultural output, creating and maintaining local jobs, and providing climate adaptation services for African farmers. Learn more about ETG at our art exhibit!
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What are the benefits of healthy oceans & how can Marine Protected Areas (#MPAs) contribute? 🧐 This infographic from @WWF lays it out.
🌊 Get to know some of the MPAs @theGEF & its partners have helped establish for the benefit of marine #biodiversity: wrld.bg/1OQO50PezRU
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Seen this before (thanks @amy13walsh) but if you haven't seen it, it's both amazing and terrifying. @footy_prime @Homestand @TheRoom442
If u haven’t seen the French ad for the Women’s World Cup, here’s ur chance. Iconic xitter.gq/838_carlisle/status/16…