{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/602f5d28de34fe7e4924fe8c/618a981a7def150014b1ce10?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#2 Technical Assistance to Develop Local Capital Markets","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/602f5d28de34fe7e4924fe8c/1637143059740-9f7d25f7c5aac5e0271fef6cf6ca9472.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Technical Assistance plays a significant role in developing local capital markets. As a versatile development and training tool, TA can mobilise additional sources of finance for the Sustainable Development Goals, by lowering the risks and high transaction costs associated with investments in new, uncertain, or fragile markets. In this episode we learn about the transformational impact of TA programs, hearing success stories from both providers and recipients, we find out how to combat the challenges involved in procuring TA funding, and our guests offer expert advice on setting up a successful TA program.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>On the line up we have: Fleur Henderson, Senior Project Manager at <a href=\"https://www.cardanodevelopment.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cardano Development</a>; Victor Nkiiri, Senior Financial Markets Specialist at <a href=\"https://www.fsdafrica.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FSD Africa</a>; Adaze Uzor Kalu, Senior Vice President of External Relations at <a href=\"https://fmdqgroup.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">FMDQ</a>; Ingrid Hagen, VP of Strategy at <a href=\"https://frontclear.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Frontclear</a>; and Assefa Sumoro, Senior Capital Markets Advisor at the <a href=\"https://nbebank.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">National Bank of Ethiopia</a>. Visit our Insights platform to find out more <a href=\"http://www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardanodevelopment.com/insights</a></p>","author_name":"Cardano Development"}