The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network (SBFN) has released a Practitioner’s Guide, developed with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), that compiles lessons from emerging markets on how to advance women’s interests through sustainable finance frameworks. The guide provides actionable guidance and highlights emerging practices, including taxonomy development and bond guidelines, alongside an overview of activity across jurisdictions and areas needing further attention. It includes case studies from SBFN members including the National Bank of Georgia, the Capital Market Authority of Morocco, and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, as well as examples from SBFN member countries including Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, and Tanzania. The publication was developed under the second Memorandum of Understanding between SBFN and GIZ signed in June 2025, which aims to support emerging markets and developing countries in advancing sustainable finance taxonomies, sustainability disclosures, and inclusive sustainable finance.
Sustainable Banking and Finance Network 2025-10-24
Sustainable Banking and Finance Network releases practitioner’s guide with GIZ on integrating women’s interests into sustainable finance frameworks
The Sustainable Banking and Finance Network, with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit, released a Practitioner’s Guide on promoting women's interests through sustainable finance in emerging markets. It features taxonomy development, bond guidelines, and case studies. This guide, part of a June 2025 Memorandum of Understanding, aims to support sustainable finance in emerging markets and developing countries.