SDG Dialogue Series #1

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As the first event of the SDG Dialogue Series, Geneva Impact Investing Association - the Graduate Institute's first student initiative focusing on impact investing, sustainable finance, and ESG - in collaboration with the Centre for Finance and Development, is pleased to invite you to a panel discussion about the role of Private Equity in delivering UN SDGs.

Abstract

While some firms have been focusing on ESG and impact investing for more than a decade, there is a growing number of mainstream financial institutions starting to create impact investment vehicles.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) issued SDG Impact Standards for Private Equity Funds on 9 October 2020. This new set of voluntary standards outlines a common language and best-practice guidance for private equity, debt and venture capital fund managers to integrate impact management into business, investment practices and decision-making.

Panelists will discuss the current approaches, specific challenges and opportunities for Private Equity funds to deliver important outcomes across SDG themes.

Panelists

• Prof. Nathan Sussman, Director of the Centre for Finance and Development (Opening Remarks)

• Ms. Sebnem Sener, Senior SDG Finance Specialist at UNDP SDG-Impact,

• Mr. Thibaud Ponchon, Investment Director - Private Equity (Asia) at BlueOrchard

• Dr. Marc Moser, Head of Impact at Lightrock

• Ms. Jacquie Hui, Founder and President at Geneva Impact Investing Association (Moderator)

Registration

Please register on the GIIA's website.