New Era LIVE | On Thursday, August 15, Bank Windhoek and IFC jointly introduced the free to use EDGE (“Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies”) green building certification system for emerging markets to its clients and stakeholders in the construction industry.
Council on Foreign Relations’ Voices from the Field features contributions from scholars and practitioners highlighting new research, thinking, and approaches to development challenges. This post is authored by Esther Pan Sloane, Head of Partnerships, Policy, and Communications at the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
Inter-American Development Bank | In Peru, a program benefited families and empowered indigenous communities, developed 183 projects to improve access to drinking water in five departments.
When: Sun 3 – Wed 6 March, 2019
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
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In December 2018, IFC’s Sustainable Infrastructure Advisory has successfully completed its Mongolia Multi-Stakeholder Water Management in Mining program. The IFC-convened industry roundtables are transitioning to a local secretariat, Sustainability East Asia, throughout January. The Secretariat will continue to work with the mining sector, government and community representatives on water issues and monitor compliance with the IFC brokered code of practice on responsible water management.
In a new podcast series, IFC clients, partners, and staff reflect together on their experiences on the frontlines of sustainable development—from the rainforest to the boardroom.
IFC’s Infrastructure & Natural Resources Advisory works in Apurimac, Peru, in partnership with the government of Canada, to ensure that mining revenues benefit the local population and to help small-scale farmers improve their agricultural practices. Read more on the program here and at ifc.org.
When: Wednesday, 27 June – Thursday, 28 June 2018
The World Bank Group Global Conference on Gender and Oil, Gas and Mining: New Frontiers of Progress, Challenges and Solutions
