Join us: Agri-PDB Webinar on the Rural Transformation Financing Framework (RTFF)
We’re excited to announce our upcoming Agri-PDB webinar on the Rural Transformation Financing Framework (RTFF) — a structured solution designed to provide a pathway for sustainable rural investment.
Developed by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI), the RTFF helps public development banks (PDBs) and other financial institutions mobilize sustainable private capital for rural transformation and agricultural development.
📅 Date: 23 October 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00–16:00 CEST
📍 Location: Zoom
🎙️ Speakers:
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Malek Sahli (IFAD)
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Abraham Pedroza (CBI)
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TBD (IFAD)
👉 [Register here]
In this one-hour session, experts from IFAD and CBI will introduce the RTFF and walk participants through its core components, including:
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A step-by-step guide to developing Sustainable Finance Frameworks (SFFs)
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A Taxonomy Compendium outlining eligible investment areas
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Impact indicators to support transparent and credible reporting
Together, these tools offer a flexible and standards-aligned approach to structuring sustainability-linked finance in rural contexts.
Webinar focus areas:
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Practical guidance on designing SFFs
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Qualifying investment areas across six pillars of rural development
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Alignment with international standards (ICMA, SDGs)
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Support for PDBs in building investor confidence and expanding funding sources
Stay tuned for more details and join us to discover how the RTFF, ahead of its official launch, can help your institution scale up inclusive and sustainable rural finance.
