IFC, Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission partner to develop green bonds market
IFC and Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), announced a partnership to facilitate investments in projects that address climate and environmental issues through green bonds. Under the agreement, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will help the SEC develop guidelines for issuers and investors for green bonds in Ghana. The introduction of green bonds will give investors opportunities to finance green buildings, clean transportation, renewable energy, sustainable water management, and other climate-friendly projects. Green bonds will support Ghana's transition to a lower-carbon ...