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The workshop focused on making capital markets more sustainable. Key topics included: large scale project finance in developing countries, in light of the Equator Principles; socially responsible investments in mainstream stock markets; and opportunities and challenges of investing in small and medium-scale enterprises in developing countries.

Moderator: Mark King, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Large scale project finance in developing countries, in light of the Equator Principles
address Peter Neame, International Finance Corporation
response Hans Michael Hölz, Global Head of Public Affairs and Sustainable Development, Deutsche Bank

Mainstreaming socially responsible investment in the developing world
address Kerry ten Kate, Director, Investor Responsibility, Insight Investment
response Mike Kelly, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, KPMG

Opportunities and challenges of investing in SMEs in developing countries
address Noah Beckwith, Aureos Advisers Limited
response Frank Vorhies, Advisor to the Board, Earthwatch Europe

Related Links

ISAR Environmental Accounting and Reporting

Aureos "Investing Responsibly" page


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Will capitalism conserve or consume the planet? (309 Kb)