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Biennial IBA African Regional Forum Conference - The leading-edge lawyer: Integrating technology, deciphering trends, and embracing ESG-driven transformative learning

18 Sep - 19 Sep 2025

Session information

Breakout session 2 - Sustainable finance: new frontiers for African lawyers

Thursday 18 September (1200 - 1300)

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Description

Understand how sustainability considerations are reshaping finance:

  • Geopolitical shifts: implications of US aid pullbacks and COP29 targets
  • The rise of blended finance, public-private partnerships and green bonds
  • Environmental, social and governance metrics in credit risk evaluation and capital raising
  • Legal structures enabling climate-smart investment in Africa

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Candice Stevens Sustainable Finance Coalition, Johannesburg, South Africa

Speakers

Percival Amponsah Venture Capital Trust Fund, Accra, Ghana
Naa Atswei Koney EY West Africa, Accra, Ghana
Prince Osisiadan SUCCA Africa Ltd, Accra, Ghana

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