This seminar focused on how IFC brings the full array of resources and know-how available in the WBG to achieve transformational impact on gender equality. Speakers will share experience and lessons from IFCs proven approach, discuss market challenges and how stakeholder collaboration could enhance value and reach to accelerate the growth of women in business and wealth creation.IFC has a unique value proposition to enable financial institutions seize the business opportunities that women entrepreneurs represent. It combines both investment and advisory services to support the financing and capacity needs to effectively target women entrepreneurs. As a global market leader IFC raises awareness of best practices and partners for innovation and impact.The team works with financial institutions, corporates and other stakeholders around the world to support women's entrepreneurship, these include; the Coca Cola Company, Access Bank - Nigeria, Peru's Belcorp, Chindex - China and Brazil's Itau Unibanco. The speakers will share models and insights on how IFC has built an over $600 million portfolio in support of women owned SMEs in developing countries.Speakers:Henriette Kolb, Head of Gender Secretariat - Why women entrepreneurs matter & the World Bank Group’s support Patience Marime-Ball, Principal Investment Officer - IFC’s Financial Institutions Group Banking on Women Andrew Charles McCartney, Senior SME Banking Specialist - Understanding IFC's Women’s Market Advisory Value Proposition Moderator: Matt Gamser, Head of SME Finance Forum / Women's Finance HubIf you miss this seminar, please check the video recording
