Zoran Puljic

Register for "Building Resilience and Managing Financial Crises" ⬇ This hybrid conference—jointly organized by the OeNB, SUERF - The European Money & Finance Forum, Joint Vienna Institute, and the Yale Program on Financial Stability—takes stock of key risks to financial stability and focuses on increasing the resilience of the financial system as well as on successful and less successful financial crisis intervention strategies. Topics include (i) how to bolster financial sector resilience and address vulnerabilities, (ii) how to contain financial stress and bank runs in a world of digital banking and social media, (iii) how to manage trade-offs involved in crisis interventions and (iv) how to best address a crisis-related surge in distressed assets. The conference brings together speakers with extensive experience in policy making, crisis management or policy-oriented research in the respective areas.

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💼From June 10-12 representatives from Latvijas Banka are attending OECD - OCDE (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) IOPS (International Organisation of Pension Supervisors) Committee Meetings and the IPRA (International Pension Research Association) Conference in Paris. The meetings and conference are focused on current pension sector regulatory, development and supervisory issues. On Committee Meeting Evija Dundure, Director of the Insurance and Pension Supervision Department at Latvijas Banka, presented "Pension savings landscape and development challenges in Latvia". On June 12 The IPRA conference will be held as the closing event, focusing on academic perspectives and research on topical issues in the pension sector. Key themes to be explored during the conference: 🔸The role of technology and artificial intelligence in pension savings; 🔸Decision-support systems for retirement; 🔸Types and applications of pension payments. 🤝Latvijas Banka has been a member of IOPS since 2024. IOPS brings together private and public pension supervisors from around the world to enhance the quality and effectiveness of private pension system supervision. IOPS also sets international standards for pension supervision, while taking into account the diversity of pension systems.

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📰 NEW REPORT Despite having environmental and social safeguards in place, projects financed by public development banks all too often violate human rights. In our new report with CEE Bankwatch Network, we map the human rights policies of four leading public development banks: the EBRD, European Investment Bank (EIB), IFC - International Finance Corporation and Agence Française de Développement. Our conclusion? Their current social and environmental sustainability frameworks provide a solid basis for exercising human rights due diligence. However, our analysis reveals significant shortcomings in transparency and public participation at every stage of the project life cycle, from assessment to implementation. So what does this mean? Human rights considerations can be better integrated into banking policies across the board. Take a look at our policy recommendations and good practices for inspiration. We hope that the EBRD will find them particularly useful now that the Bank is revising its good governance policies! Read the full report here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNFpeydY #humanrights #FIDH #bank #banking #policies #money #development #report #world #recommendations

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Check out this new report by CEE Bankwatch Network & FIDH - International Federation for Human Rights: 📌 it highlights how projects funded by public development banks are fuelling human rights violations, despite their safeguards 📌 it analyses the policies of four development banks: EBRD, IFC - International Finance Corporation, European Investment Bank (EIB),Agence Française de Développement. 📌 it presents good practices and key recommendations. https://lnkd.in/eeyxfhyc

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Financial illiteracy and smallholder farmers in Albania - how can they access to finance? Let's read our latest paper on the topic: https://buff.ly/3TXMRZk #finance #access #illiteracy #smallholders #Albania

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Over the years our research team on climate finance had several conversations with Yuval Millo about our joint research interests and it's great to finally be able to share some of these discussions via our blog. Engagement takes a central role in climate finance and in our latest blogpost (see below) we discuss with Yuval the limits of effective stewardship in the context of pension funds. One of the things I found most interesting in the discussions with Yuval is the idea that finance is not a chain of investments, but rather a complex network and so trying to effect change from one end of the network to the other is not easy. Thanks Yuval Millo for the chat! https://lnkd.in/dc6SUGzu #climatechange #climatecrisis #climatefinance #pensionfunds #stewardship #ESG #engagement

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This deliverable describes the development of a methodological approach for impact measurement in four months. The key-outcome is the dRural impact measurement framework (dIM) that draws on six capitals to assess economic and social progress in European regions. To view and download visit: https://lnkd.in/dvTvYK5M

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🔴🟣 Sarajevo Innovation Summit 2024❗️ ‼️Green Economy: Shaping Future Pathways 🔴🟣 🎉 We are pleased to announce that this year’s Sarajevo Innovation Summit co-organizer is USAID Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Mission of USAID in Bosnia and Herzegovina contributes to U.S. government objectives in the country by helping BiH progress toward a harmonized economy, effective and transparent government institutions with a strong civil society, and a multi-ethnic, tolerant society. Helping the country to become a more stable country, closer to Euro-Atlantic integration, is USAID's goal. Reaching this objective includes establishing functional state-level institutions, inclusion of minorities in the political process, compliance with the European Convention on Human Rights, GDP growth, increased economic competitiveness, and a clear strategy for EU accession. The Agency's economic growth work focuses on a competitive, market-oriented economy that provides better opportunities for all. USAID energy engagement focuses on promoting clean energy, advancing innovative technologies, and providing financing and technical assistance that supports countries’ emissions-reduction goals thus ensuring energy security. 🔴🟣 15. 5. 2024. - SAVE THE DATE‼️ #sarajevoinnovationsummit2024 #sarajevoinnovationsummit #efsa #sebs #innovation #greeneconomy #greeninnovation #energy #sustainability #greenagenda #westernbalkans #business #creativity #future #success #science #technology #sustainability #sisummit #triplehelix #leadership #economy

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Anyone interested in learning more about social entrepreneurship? Here's a MOOC that will provide you with the basics of it: https://lnkd.in/dnEbvi8s My lessons are mostly on how to start a social business, expectations and reality. Check it out! Thanks PULSE Balkans and Chloé Lepage for this opportunity.

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Living and breathing gastronomic traditions in Serbia. Support in obtaining geographic indication labels for products bolsters quality and incomes https://lnkd.in/dEX8Bfde #sustainbility, #fairincome, #quality

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🎙️ NEW PODCAST | EBRD Trade Facilitation Programme and ITFA’s role in boosting competitiveness in trade and development 🌐 International trade can be intimidating for many companies trying to break into the industry. With extensive regulation and documentary processes, it can seem overwhelming, especially when operating in unfamiliar regions. 🗣️ At the 33rd EBRD Annual Meeting and Business Forum in Yerevan, Armenia, Trade Finance Global (TFG) spoke with Marco Nindl, Associate Director, TFP, EBRD and Sean Edwards, Chair of ITFA about EBRD & ITFA's role in boosting competitiveness in trade and development. 🎧 Listen to the full podcast by following the link in the comments section below ⬇️ #internationaltrade

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Resilient futures: Unlocking financial strategies and mechanisms for climate adaptation 🌐 CLIMATEFIT Launch webinar 📅 May 7th 2024, 9:30 CEST Join us for a dynamic webinar exploring the vital nexus between #climatechange,#finance, and #adaptationstrategies. From understanding EU policies to exploring climate impacts on key sectors, this session promises valuable insights for financial practitioners, public authorities and policy makers alike. 👉🏻 Read more and register to attend: https://lnkd.in/efK-hNVb

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Local government, developments within it, policies, reforms and strategies to develop it, constitute the ‘guardian’ for the development of local communities, history and traditions. The central and local governments rightly celebrate the stages of development. But on the other hand, it is very important to see, understand correctly and realistically the achievements, challenges and problems. The purpose of this annual status report is to serve as a beacon of transparency, to promote central and local accountability, the accountability of the municipal executive and decisionmaking, to raise awareness of administrative responsibility and the integrity of municipal employees…

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EBRD Invests €15 Million In Intesa Sanpaolo Banka d.d. Bosnia For Green And Digital Initiatives The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced substantial funding for Intesa Sanpaolo Banka d.d. Bosnia and Herzegovina, totaling €15 million. This financial support is divided into €7 million under the SME Go Green Programme and €8 million under the Go Digital in Bosnia and Herzegovina Programme. Funded in part by incentive payments and technical assistance from the European Union, these initiatives are aimed at bolstering green technologies and digital transformation across Bosnian SMEs. The €7 million loan from the SME Go Green Programme will facilitate investments in energy-efficient and renewable energy projects. A significant portion will focus […] Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gPTzBQDe #solarenergy #alternativeenergy #solarpv #pvsolar #photovoltaic #cleanenergy #cleantech #climatechange #middleeast #africa #india #asiapacific #asia #bosnia #europe #europeanbankforreconstructionanddevelopment #greeneconomy #herzegovina #renewableenergy

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In an effort to help bridge the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) financing gap and catalyze investment, Public Development Banks (PDBs) have developed a range of frameworks and tools to operationalize the SDGs. But what exactly makes a strong SDG-alignment strategy? A new analysis by WRI expert Carolyn Neunuebel and Agence Française de Développement's Clemence Guiresse reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the approaches being used by different #PDBs and impact investors to implement the #SDGs. 📄 https://lnkd.in/esyNfK-K #DevelopmentFinance #SustainableDevelopment #DevelopmentBanks

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🏦 💴 Financing challenges are at the heart of the sustainable development crisis and currently imperil the #SDGs and #climateaction – but finance is also a potential catalyst for both meeting the SDGs and preventing further climate breakdown. Financial institutions can and must play a pivotal role as facilitators and intermediaries to distribute resources within planetary boundaries and serve the needs of people and the society, while also being mindful to act themselves in line with established sustainability principles. While some financial institutions have begun this journey, and are leading the way, many have not. Understanding where the financial system is in this process, the Financial System Benchmark assesses 400 leading financial institutions (including #AssetOwners, #AssetManagers, #banks and #insurers) on their contribution to a just and sustainable economy. The newly updated Methodology for the Financial System Benchmark provides the basis for assessing financial institutions on a wide range of key topics and is intended as a system-level tool for regulators and stakeholders to hold financial institutions to account, as well as a roadmap that could assist financial institutions in establishing and enhancing sustainable practices. Read it here ➡ https://bit.ly/FSBmethod

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➡️ Our colleagues from UNDP North Macedonia, together with representatives from the City of Skopje, "JP Drisla", "JP Parkovi and Zelenilo", and "JSP", are attending a tokenization conference in Podgorica, Montenegro, organized by IRH and UNDP Montenegro. ➡️ Building on the success of Skopje's first open bio-hack lab, the focus now is on green token development to tackle bio-waste management and recycling challenges. This initiative, supported by UNDP through the CEF project, aims to create a comprehensive solution involving all relevant institutions regarding the green tokenisation and implementation of proper bio-waste management.  #CityExperimentFund #UrbanTransformation

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✅ The Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) for the Western Balkans puts the spotlight on supporting start-ups and small to medium-sized businesses, with the focus on innovation and green growth. How do we make it happen? 🔄 Together, through blending grants and loans, and bolstering guarantees via the Western Balkans Guarantee Facility (EFSD+), we're paving the way for thriving, forward-thinking business ecosystems. 👇 https://lnkd.in/dFpiAUVN EU Neighborhood & Enlargement European Investment Bank (EIB) EBRD KfW IFC - International Finance Corporation European Investment Fund (EIF) CDP Cassa Depositi e Prestiti #westernbalkans #Development #Innovation #GreenGrowth

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