1. Context
This online training builds on previous capacity building activities organised by G-NEXID:
- Sustainable finance (2021)
- Sustainable trade finance (2022)
- Trade finance (2023)
The outcomes and objectives of this training are aligned with the 2-year G-NEXID strategy adopted in 2023:
- Action: Promote Green and Sustainable Finance,
- Baseline/modalities: Encourage Members to demonstrate environmental consciousness in project finance.
- Target: Encourage Members to scale up green finance by 10% at the end of the period.
2. Issues covered in this training
- Session 1: International initiatives in sustainable infrastructure finance
- Session 2: Sustainable infrastructure finance: the perspective from development banks and EXIM banks
- Session 3: The role of investment insurers in sustainable infrastructure finance
- Session 4: Case studies in transport and trade logistics
3. Format & dates
The sessions are held in Zoom.
Session 1: 4 July 2024, 8:00-9:30 AM GMT / 10:00-11:30 AM Geneva
Session 2: 26 September 2024, 8:00-9:30 AM GMT / 10:00-11:30 AM Geneva
Session 3: 29 October 2024, 8:00-10:00 AM GMT / 9:00-10:00 AM Geneva
Session 4: November 2024 (date and time to be determined)
4. Participants
Key officials from G-NEXID members and guests.
5. Session 1
This session offered a conceptual framework and focus on the presentation of key international initiatives for sustainable infrastructure finance from key international organizations and a leading foundation.
The agenda
| 8:00-8:10 | Introduction |
| 8:10-8:25 | UNEP’s approach to sustainable Infrastructure Investment Mr. Rowan PALMER, Resources and Markets Branch, Office of the Director of Industry and Economy Division, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
| 8:25-8:35 | Q&A |
| 8:35-8:50 | Considerations for how to finance climate resilient infrastructure and risk mitigation tools for developing countries Dr. Mamiko YOKOI-ARAI, Head, Infrastructure Unit, Investment Division Directorate for Financial and Enterprise Affairs, Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) |
| 8:50-9:00 | Q&A |
| 9:00-9:15 | SOURCE: the only infrastructure project development software, under UN servers, designed for both traditional procurement and PPPs Mr. Pedro NICOLAU, Head of Integrations and Integration Officer, Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation (SIF) |
| 9:15-9:25 | Q&A |
| 9:25-9.30 | Conclusion |
The speakers
| Mr. Rowan Palmer is a Programme Management Officer at the UN Environment Programme’s Resources and Markets Branch in Geneva, where he has worked since 2014. Rowan leads the branch’s Sustainable Infrastructure Team, which aims to promote and build capacity for needs-based, systems-level, integrated approaches to sustainable infrastructure development. Prior to joining UNEP Rowan worked for five years as an environmental manager for large-scale transportation infrastructure projects in his home province of British Columbia, Canada. Rowan holds a bachelor’s degree in international development and Environment Studies from McGill University in Montreal and a Master’s degree in International Relations from Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. |
| Dr. Mamiko Yokoi-Arai is the Deputy Head of the Investment Division and the Head of the Infrastructure Unit in the Directorate of Financial and Enterprise Affair of the OECD. She previously worked at the Bank of Japan and the Japanese Financial Services Agency. She was a Reader in International Finance Law at Queen Mary, University of London for several years, teaching financial regulation and emerging market issues at the LLM programme. She has a PhD in Law from the University of London, and a MA and BA from the University of Tsukuba. |
| Mr. Pedro NICOLAU holds a master’s degree in Public Affairs from Sciences Po (France) and a bachelor’s degree in International Affairs from the State University of Sao Paulo (Brazil). Pedro has over 12 years of experience in infrastructure, energy and real estate in Latin America and Asia and a strong background in project management, business development, public affairs, stakeholder management, market research and leadership. Pedro has also worked closely with multilateral development banks, institutional investors, and fund managers in the following regions: the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Pedro is Head of Integrations at SIF and led integrations in countries such as South Africa, Angola, and Indonesia. |
The presentations
6. Session 2
Sustainable infrastructure finance: the perspective from development banks and EXIM banks
This session will focus on presentations from G-NEXID members of specific initiatives, tools and products.
The agenda
| 8:00-8:05 | Introduction |
| 8:05-8:25 | Development of sustainable infrastructure in Africa: opportunities & challenges Ms. Aderinsola FAJUYITAN, Senior Manager, Project & Asset Based Finance, African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) |
| 8:25-8:30 | Q&A |
| 8:30-8:50 | EBID’s approach to sustainable infrastructure finance (indicative title) Dr. Olagunju ASHIMOLOWO, Vice-President in charge of Operations, ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) |
| 8:50-8:55 | Q&A |
| 8:55-9:15 | TDB’s activities in project and Infrastructure finance, with a focus on TDB’s Environmental and Social Management System Ms. Lucy CHEGE, Associate Executive Project & Infrastructure Finance – Lending Operations Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Mr. Alto CHAPOTA, Head Portfolio Management (Middle Office) – Portfolio Management Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) |
| 9:15-9:25 | Q&A and general discussion |
| 9:25-9:30 | Conclusion |
The speakers
| Ms. Derin FAJUYITAN Ms. Derin Fajuyitan is a banker with over 22 years of global banking experience in Project & Asset Based Finance, commercial banking & consulting services. Derin holds an MSc in International Securities, Investment & Banking from the ISMA Centre (now ICMA Centre), at the University of Reading, U.K and a bachelor’s degree in Banking & Finance. Since joining Afreximbank in 2012, she has participated in and led the structuring and financing of project finance transactions which include public and private sector financing across the manufacturing, energy, extractives and trade infrastructure sectors. Derin is very passionate about Africa and takes pride in the opportunity her role provides to serve the continent in several capacities and in ways that improve the social and economic welfare of the 53 African member countries of Afreximbank. Derin is a women and children’s advocate, supporting initiatives to empower women in setting up businesses and the education of the girl child in Africa. |
| Dr. Olagunju ASHIMOLOWO International banking and finance executive and Chartered Accountant with more than 30 years of experience in Financial Management, Internal Control, Audit and Compliance, Risk Management and Tax Management, Dr. Ashimolowo holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Lagos, a second Master’s degree in Applied Business Research (MABR) and a DBA in Business Administration, with research interest in Technology Adoption from SBS Swiss Business School, Zurich, Switzerland. |
| Ms. Lucy CHEGE Ms Chege is currently Associate Executive: Project & Infrastructure Finance at the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB). She has 20 years of extensive experience in project and infrastructure finance. Lucy was previously Head – Energy, Environment and Information Communications Technologies (ICT) at the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). She was also a Divisional Executive at DBS and an Advisory Committee member of various private equity funds. Lucy has originated, structured and executed the financing of landmark transactions including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in energy, telecommunications, transport, water and health sectors. She played a key role in setting up South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers Programme (REIPPP) and financing the projects in the programme. Lucy developed the operational strategy and led several teams in financing over 30 renewable energy projects. The teams won 10 local and international awards for the transactions. Lucy has an MBA in Finance from Manchester Business School. She has also completed the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School. |
| Mr. Alto CHAPOLA Mr. Alto Chapota is a seasoned banking and finance professional with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, development banking, and business advisory. He holds an MBA in Corporate Finance from the University of Stirling, Scotland, an LLM in International Business Law from University of Salford UK and a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy from the University of Malawi. He has also completed specialized courses in Environmental and Social Risk Assessment, Credit Management, Project and Infrastructure Finance, Structured Trade Finance, Project Rehabilitation and Debt Recovery. |
The presentations