During the TICIEF’23 conference held in Hammamet, Tunisia on May 13th and 14th, I had the privilege of presenting the findings from the report titled “Climate Finance Readiness Index MENAT 2023” This annual report evaluates the state of climate finance in the MENA region and Türkiye, providing recommendations for policy interventions based on international best practices and national contexts. Moreover, I actively engaged in discussions during the conference, focusing on financing strategies to address the pressing water crisis in North Africa. These strategies necessitate implementing policies at the financial market and business environment levels to encourage participation from the private and philanthropic sectors. I extend my gratitude to the organizing committee of TICIEF’23 for their gracious invitation and warm reception. A special note of appreciation goes to Dr. Mohamed Ghroubi, Dr. Mounir Tlili, Dr. Kaouther TOUMI, PhD and Mr. Nabil Kesraoui
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While living in the US, the 2008 financial crisis’ impact on the economy and people pushed me to question the purpose of my job as a financial consultant. I ultimately shifted gears to focus my advisory efforts on fostering a more ethical finance that puts the real economy, social welfare, and environment preservation at the center. With assignments in Northwestern Africa, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian regions, this journey led me to challenge and shape Impact finance and Islamic finance ecosystems in as varied sectors as energy, healthcare, education, and agriculture. Working in more than 10 countries has taught me that sustainable development challenges are complex, and that a viable solution would start by prioritizing efforts on most pressing issues when resources are limited. This is particularly true for climate change which transversally impacts virtually all SDGs. Today, as a sustainability finance advisor, I mobilize people and resources toward the adaptive challenge of building together the sustainable world that our children and planet deserve. View all posts by Wael Mohamed Aaminou
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