Karin M Finkelston
@KFinkelston
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Former @IFC VP Asia Pacific, VP Partnerships /Comms & @MIGA VP& COO.
Washington, DC
Joined July 2017
Yesterday was my last day at IFC after 26 years in many fulfilling roles around the world. It’s been an honor to work toward sustainable opportunities for people in developing countries. Thank you to all my colleagues clients & partners. Our work is needed now more than ever!
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The 2022 International Emmy Winner for News goes to “ITV News: Storming of The Capitol” produced by @itvnews / Independent Television News (@itn), from the #UnitedKingdom! #iemmyNEWS #iemmyWIN
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Ever more proud of the brilliant @itvnews team.. another win for eyewitness journalism at its best, and News at Ten’s outstanding response @robertmooreitv @julie_etch @robowers @ITVAlexC @MarkDaveyITN @SophieAlex1.
So we had a good night at the BAFTAs @itvnews at Ten 🎉
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A moving gesture of solidarity with #Ukraine @kennedycenter this evening with a performance of the Ukrainian National Anthem by the Washington National Opera.#STANDWITHUKRAINE
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The climate crisis is man-made. We must have shared power between women and men to see meaningful results. #RiseForAll
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“If we succeed, we’ll be able to weave a net that catches MSMEs before they fall through the cracks forever.” IFC MD @Diop_IFC underscores the importance of supporting small businesses, now more than ever, at the SDG Business Forum. #UnitingBusiness #UNGA @UN @globalcompact
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The @IFC_org journey started 65 years ago. Since then, we've become the largest international institution focused on the private sector in #emergingmarkets. How do we do it? What's our latest strategy? Find out in the 1st episode of #IFCExplained:
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"CAO is a vital resource to help people resolve concerns and make @IFC_org @MIGA private sector investments more effective" -President Malpass as World Bank Group announces new @CAOoffice Policy. https://t.co/FU3I2EYEG7
#SustainableSolutions #Accountability #DevelopmentImpact
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New CAO Policy Enhances IFC and MIGA Environmental and Social Accountability
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Heureux d'annoncer que notre accord avec @Proparco, @deginvest_int & @DFCgov soutiendra la production de vaccins en #Afrique par @aspenpharma. Cette annonce fait suite à la table-ronde sur les vaccins avec les Présidents @EmmanuelMacron & @CyrilRamaphosa : https://t.co/2yqejvYiI4
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Pleased to announce @IFC_org has mobilized a €600m package to support South African #COVID19 vaccine maker @aspenpharma, thanks to a partnership w/ @Proparco, @deginvest_int & @DFCgov. We hope to save lives & ensure #Africa is prepared for future crises: https://t.co/M8Zq44j3AW
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If we don’t limit global warming and protect people from the climate crisis, we won’t succeed in ending poverty in developing economies. The @WorldBank Group's new #ClimateChange Action Plan puts private companies & investors at the heart of that ambition: https://t.co/p2tJEtcZca
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Fascinating to hear about increased #impactinvesting during #COVID19, as asset owners support investments to help solve global challenges. Great insights from @Zurich @JohannaKoeb & Vijay Advani. Watch the #IFCInsights replay ⬇️ https://t.co/QfKFNtUMJO
#Invest4Impact #impinv
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No sustainable economic recovery without a strong private sector. @IFC_org is proud to provide financing & work with G7 development finance institutions & multilateral partners to bring more private investment to #Africa. More on this timely partnership: https://t.co/JvPl6kZtp9
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Proud to be together with @SecYellen and @cafreeland at the G7 ministers of finance meeting in London. For the first time, thanks to the U.S.🇺🇸, Canada 🇨🇦 and the IMF , three women are at the table. Diversity matters: more inclusive discussions lead to better decisions.
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Thanks @afrikaverein for the opportunity to join Solomon Adegbie-Quaynor @AfDB_Group and others to share our work creating markets, mobilizing capital and forging partnerships for a green, resilient & inclusive development in Africa . @Diop_IFC @SPimentaIFC @SvonFriedeburg
Impulse of Karin Finkelston (@IFC_org) on “Global Green Energy for Economic and Private Sector Transformation in Africa” at the #energyafrica21 – IFC works on different programs to support renewable energy and energy efficiency.
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Access to affordable and sustainable menstrual hygiene products (e.g. menstrual cloths, reusable pads, disposable pads, menstrual cups, and tampons) is key to improving menstrual health and hygiene. #ItsTimeForAction
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENT: IFC is partnering with @Proparco, @deginvest_int, & @DFCgov to help ensure the continued development of sustainable local #vaccine & pharmaceutical manufacturing in #Africa—strengthening the continent’s fight against #COVID19. Learn more: https://t.co/LYQfij6cxQ
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Now is the time to collectively build a more sustainable, resilient, & inclusive future for health systems in #Africa. Thrilled to share that @IFC_org & @Proparco have partnered w/ Cerba Lancet Africa to strengthen diagnostic capacity across the continent: https://t.co/XRSkgOwCMI
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Had a great time talking to the students of @RwandaPolytec/@TumbaCollegeTCT with President @EmmanuelMacron & Tidjane Thiam. Explained the rationale behind IFC's new $1 billion initiative to support African #MSMEs & the soon-to-be-launched Alliance for Entrepreneurship in #Africa.
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