Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Bonds in Africa
Africa’s green bond market holds immense potential, yet it remains underdeveloped, contributing less than 1% of global green bond issuances. This exclusive roundtable brings together industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to explore strategies for scaling sustainable finance in Africa.
In this invite-only side event, FSD Africa will present key research findings on the impact of green bonds in Africa and explore solutions to enhance market development. The session will bring together senior stakeholders from financial institutions, regulators, investors, and development partners to engage in high-level discussions on the evolution of the green bond market and strategic interventions needed to expand its reach to bridge the financing gap in Africa and ultimately support the broadening and deepening of capital markets in the African continent.
Share insights from FSD Africa’s research on the impact of green bonds across capital markets, environmental sustainability, and social inclusion.
Identify barriers limiting green bond adoption and explore practical pathways to overcome them.
Present FSD Africa’s role in providing technical assistance for three critical areas to accelerate the green bond market in Africa:
Capacity Building and Transaction Support: Enhancing expertise among issuers, investors, and regulators to facilitate green bond structuring and issuance.
Green Bond Guidelines: Strengthening regulatory frameworks and best practices to boost investor confidence.
Use of Blended Financing Mechanisms: Developing de-risking tools and innovative financial instruments to attract capital inflows.
Understand the impact of green bonds in Africa with data-driven research findings.
Connect with senior stakeholders from financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and investment firms.
Discuss key challenges and innovative approaches to scale sustainable bond issuance.
Meet industry leaders shaping the future of Africa’s capital markets.
Discover how FSD Africa supports sustainable bond issuers, the benefits of sustainable finance, and key case studies from across Africa.
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 08:15 am to 08:30 am | Guests’ arrival and registration |
| 08:30 am to 08:35 am | Welcoming remarks |
| 08:35 am to 08:55 am | Launch of the Green Bonds Impact Report + Presentation & Q&A |
| 08:55 am to 09:50 am | Fireside Chat: Unlocking the Potential of Sustainable Bonds in Africa |
| 09:50 am to 10:00 am | Closing Remarks & Photo Session |
Green bonds are transforming sustainable finance, but Africa’s market remains underdeveloped. This report presents key insights, impact analysis, and strategies to accelerate the adoption of green bonds across the continent.
Gain valuable insights into market trends, challenges, and opportunities for scaling green bond issuance in Africa.
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