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)

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 Ampomah Venture Capital Trust Fund, Accra, Ghana
Bennet Kpentey Sync Consult , Accra, Ghana
Prince Osisiadan SUCCA Africa Ltd, Accra, Ghana
Mansoor Parker ENS, Johannesburg, South Africa