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1. Oikocredit Canada logs into Canada’s innovation and social finance event

   December 16, 2020 - by Julie Scott - 0 comments

   Billed as Canada's leading conference for people who believe that innovation can create a better world, the MaRS Impact Week (formerly the Social Finance Forum) has long been a key event on the Oikocredit Canada calendar. This year three Oikocredit Canada directors logged onto Zoom the first week of December to listen to the 230+ speakers and network with the 5,000 other attendees. Here are their thoughts on lessons learned and next steps.

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2. The federal government has the tools to combat global poverty with investment. It should use them.

   October 28, 2020 - by Eugene Ellmen - 0 comments

   Eugene Ellmen, former Oikocredit Director, identifies ways that Global Affairs Canada can get back on track with its blended finance strategies.

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3. Operating in the new normal

   March 24, 2020 - by Abhishek Bhasin - 0 comments

   Coming together on finding new approaches towards sustainable development and impact investing

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4. The future of Canadian impact investing in developing countries

   January 17, 2020 - by Eugene Ellmen - 0 comments

   

   Eugene Ellmen, former Oikocredit Director shares 6 recommendations emerging from a report conducted by CAFIID - Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development, that "can help to develop a vibrant Canadian ecosystem for impact investment in developing countries"

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5. Oikocredit is Embracing Change while staying true to its Mission

   August 26, 2019 - by Julie Scott - 0 comments

   

   Canadian Board Member, Julie Scott shares her experience at the 2019 Oikocredit International Annual General Meeting (AGM)

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