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Leading financial and environmental institutions, United Nations, multinationals and sustainability campaigners on Thursday gathered in Nairobi to hold the inaugural Africa Summit to accelerate green and sustainable finance.

The forum being spearheaded by Standard Chartered Bank is meant to reflect on challenges and the opportunities that can help deliver sustainable development for Africa.

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Speaking at the opening of the inaugural Summit themed – Transforming Africa into the next Global Growth Engine– Standard Chartered Bank Kenya CEO Kariuki Ngari said sustainable finance is now recognized as one of the megatrends shaping the future of global finance.

The forum was attended by key leaders among them Kenya’s Permanent Secretary Transport, Infrastructure, Housing, Urban Development and Public Works Esther Koimett,  Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi and Dr. Richard Munang, Coordinator …