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ETF podcast #25 – Investing in education: putting people and skills at the heart of financial decision-making
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), one of the biggest investors in EU neighbouring countries, provides development loans to both governments and private companies. It was one of the first banks to make social inclusion and equality a prerequisite to being awarded a loan. But how is this policy implemented across the very diverse geographical regions and contexts that the EBRD works with? Also,
- How can skills development help us build more inclusive businesses that support our societies in becoming more fair and just?
- How does the ETF work to help governments, institutions and companies make informed decisions to help build more inclusive societies?
In this 25th episode of our Skills Factory podcast series, we discuss these important issues with Biljana Radonjic Ker-Lindsay, EBRD Associate Director, and Cristina Mereuta, ETF Expert.
ETF policy briefing – Skilling for the green transition
Read our recently published policy briefing on Skilling for the green transition (ETF, 2023) to learn more about our approach to supporting the green transition.
International Women’s Day, 8 March
Follow us across our social media channels on Wednesday 8 March as we mark International Women’s Day (IWD), a day that celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements.
Let’s #EmbraceEquity, the IWD 2023 campaign theme!
Cities Forum 2023, Turin, 16–17 March
Join the fifth edition of Cities Forum in Turin, Italy, and discover what’s coming next in sustainable urban development. Bringing together key urban stakeholders at European, national, regional and local levels who are committed to green and just cities, the event will focus on the role of cities in implementing the European Green Deal and the importance of strategic approaches to climate adaptation and environmental protection.