Economist and thought-leader on the Caribbean, known for thorough analysis and data-based assessments and insights.
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Climate Finance is finally getting the spotlight that it deserves on the global stage as a method to combat climate change. But what is climate finance? Is it really helping? My name is Faheem Noor Ali and I am exploring the intersection of climate and capitalism to see how we can invest in climate while not treating it as a charitable expense, but as a reality to which we need to respond.
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Professional Interior Designer Steven Adamko is The Voice of the Interior Design Beat Podcast. Listen to Candid commentary on various interior design subjects and topics including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Telling you like it really is! Giving you the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so you don’t have to hope you are lucky in any type of interior design situation. Steve is dedicated to giving you a healthy dose of Interior Design Commentary, Critique, Interpretation, and Analysi ...
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Interview – Part II: Haiti in Focus – Radio Jamaica
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Clive Mullings engages in a conversation with the Caribbean economist and advisor Marla Dukharan on “Haiti on Focus,” providing insights into Haiti’s economy and the challenges the country faces.
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Interview – Part I: Haiti in Focus – Radio Jamaica
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Marla Dukharan joins Radio Jamaica’s “Haiti on Focus” segment to provide in-depth insights and help listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the various challenges the people of Haiti are currently facing.
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Blended Finance as a powerful tool in Development Finance
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Development Finance has always needed to evolve with the needs of the time, but where is it succeeding or failing? I am joined by Dalburg’s Kusi Hornberger, author of Scaling Impact and Convergence CEO Joan Larrea to talk about how Development Finance can play a better role in driving impact and how blended finance, in particular, can be a useful t…
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Interview: “The Ripple Effects of Tax Blacklisting on Caribbean Progress”
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Rasheed chats with Marla Dukharan, as he unpacks the intricacies of this reality many Caribbean nations face. Can you imagine the catastrophic consequences of your country being blacklisted internationally?
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IDB Invest’s Energy Chief talks about opportunities in Latin America and Carribean
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Elizabeth Robberechts, Chief of Energy and Infrastructure at IDB Invest, joins the podcast this week to talk about how they look at investments and investment opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. She shares how the Inter American Bank’s investment arm is prioritizing climate finance in the region, including investment into climate adap…
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How can Web3 and Regenerative Economics fight climate change?
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The concepts of Web3 and Regenerative Economics is new to many of us, but both can play a key role in addressing climate change. Anna Lerner, CEO of the Climate Collective, shares how digital technologies will play a transformative role to unlock climate action at scale.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada
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How World Bank’s MIGA insures climate project in challenging environments
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The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is the political insurance arm of the World Bank Group and provides a number of financial products for project developers working in the toughest environments. Olga Calabozo Garrido, who leads MIGA’s work in Latin America and the Caribbean, shares how they evaluate and price risk in the region and…
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The UK’s Climate Finance Accelerator and its innovative approach to technical assistance
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Accessing climate financing at scale can prove challenging because of a lack of track record or visibility to attract the right investors. Ian Callaghan, originator of the Climate Finance Accelerator concept, explains how the Climate Finance Accelerator looks to address this ‘missing middle’ through country specific programs and developing a sustai…
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Upstream Investing: Don Purka shares how IFC goes deeper in emerging markets
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Don Purka, Principal Investment Officer for Energy at IFC, describes how IFC's shift to investing "upstream" in emerging markets to address the market conditions that have hindered investments in the past. We talk about energy investments in Africa and the role that IFC has played in catalyzing industries that have crowded in other investors.…
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How British International Investment looks to address climate change through investment
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What is Britain doing to address international climate change? Geoff Manley, from the newly minted British International Investment, talk about the development finance institution’s approach to investment and how Britain is approaching international climate investing.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada
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FinDev Canada on investing and strategy moving forward
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What is FinDev Canada and what does it do? Since its inception a few years ago, FinDev Canada has been committed to making impactful investments in Africa and Latin America. Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, joins the podcast to share priority areas for the organization and what they aim to build in the years to come.…
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People Also Ask ... Session #1 - IDB Episode #40
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This is the first session of Questions People Ask on Google. Steve answers these questions after refuting or agreeing with the answers. This session is followed by advice from Steve regarding budgets and ideas on how to elicit a dynamic look and ambiance on a small budget, even if you have to squeeze the dollar bill. You always have to start with a…
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Part 3! ... of The Interior Design Process of Professional Interior Designer Steven C. Adamko - Part 3 - IDB Episode #39
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Part 3 of the Process that Interior Designer Steve Adamko goes through on every interior design project that he does. This is the Powerful Conclusion to this series along with the use of great analogies and rich information, wisdom, and insight to help you on your quest for wonderful and fantastic interior design results in your personal environmen…
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Part 2! ... of The Interior Design Process of Professional Interior Designer Steven C. Adamko - Part 2 - IDB Episode #38
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Part Two of the interior design process that interior designer Steven C. Adamko goes through is a continuation of the critical first step of discovery. It's a seamless process that enables Steve to deliver stunning results in terms of the function, look, feeling, and ambiance in every job he undertakes. It's all done, in essence, to deliver the "fi…
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The Interior Design Process of Professional Interior Designer Steven C. Adamko - IDB Episode #37
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The interior design process is critical to getting the best interior design results when it comes to residential interior design. Listen in as professional interior designer Steven C. Adamko reveals his personal interior design process that enables him to deliver stunning results in terms of the function, the look, and the emotion of every interior…
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Raves and Rants ... Bad Advice and Good Advice - IDB Episode #36
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Not Everything You read or hear from top designers in Architectural Digest or in books by top designers is good advice. Some is just their advice for their way of doing things in their genre with inherent limitations.By Steven C. Adamko - Professional Interior Designer
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How to Hire an Interior Designer - IDB Episode #35
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A Not to Miss Podcast for Your Memorial Day Weekend! This will be Memorable! Thoughts, Prayers, and Appreciation for all our Military Veterans who have served and who are still serving! God Bless America! You can Hire a Great Designer by calling 269-888-2049 or emailing spectruminteriors@sbcglobal.net…
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How the US Development Finance Corporation (DFC) works globally?
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The US DFC is a relatively new Development Finance Institution since it evolved from its predecessor, OPIC. This has meant a greater emphasis on climate, a wider range of financial instruments at their disposal (such as equity and TA) and presents new opportunities for project developers. Nadia Khawar, Director for Business Development in the Offic…
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Steven C. Adamko - Professional Interior Designer, Lighting Designer, and Furniture Designer - IDB Episode #34
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Your host, Interior Designer, Steven C. Adamko, talks about Steven C. Adamko. Steve talks about how he got into the profession of interior design. What was the impetus and the path that he took to get to where he is now. He also talks about the people that influenced him along the way. Steve also goes into the unique gifts, talents, and attributes …
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Trends Volume 2 ... Plus Guidance and Advice to Create a Deeper and Richer Comfort Level Reality - IDB Episode #33
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This Podcast is an extension as well as an elaboration on a previous Podcast revolving around trends in interior design. It merges interior design with fashion and draws analogies between interior design and the world of Haute Couture. This Podcast further establishes the need and the way to get out your comfort zone and to create a new higher leve…
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Angi and HomeAdvisor Home Services Companies ... The Low Down - IDB Episode #32
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This Podcast turned out to be an unexpected extension and tie-in to the previous podcast titled "Interior Designers Near Me - Your Guide For Finding The Right One For You And Your Interior Design Project." This time my focus is on Angi (formerly known as Angie's List) and HomeAdvisor. Angi Inc. is an internet services company formed in 2017 by the …
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Interior Designers Near Me – Your Guide to Finding the Right One for You and Your Interior Design Project! - IDB Episode #31
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Searching, finding, and selecting the right designer for you and your interior design project is as important as choosing a mate. It is a mini-marriage that will last as long as the project. There's a lot "riding on the line" in the form of money, time, and resources; as well as your success and happiness. This is one place you don't want to make a…
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Google's Highest-Rated Interior Design Firm in Michigan … Liars, Fakers, and Salt and Pepper Shakers - IDB Episode #30
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In this Podcast, Steve puts on the hat of Sherlock Holmes in this investigative report that uncovers the real and potential dangers of searching for the right and most appropriate interior decorator or interior designer for you. You should always be aware of the potential traps and deceptions of those who would desire that you be their clients. Eve…
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7 Things to Do Before You Hire an Interior Decorator or Interior Designer - IDB Episode #29
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Steve cranks up the intensity in this podcast, in a highly passionate way, talking about the "7 Things to Do Before Hiring an Interior Decorator or Interior Designer." You can definately "feel the heat" in this podcast. You'll learn what to do and what not to do before you hire a decorator or designer. The good advice flies and the bad advice gets …
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Color as It Applies To Your Home and How It Affects You - IDB Episode #28
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Don't let what you don't know regarding color ... hurt you in the interior design of your home. Make sure it's a "color me beautiful moment" and not a color me a black eye ... so to speak. Forget the "Color of the Year" marketing ploys and efforts by the paint companies. You tell them what you want ... Not the other way around.…
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Color of the Year 2022. Is this the Year of Your Color? Or should you totally disregard it? How to make your final decision based on the dynamics of color and what precedes it. I shed the light on this vital topic, so you don't paint yourself into a corner.By Steven C. Adamko - Professional Interior Designer
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IDB Natural Capital Labs Greg Watson shares the critical role NC plays in climate change and development
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Why is Natural Capital investing so important? IDB’s Natural Capital Lab lead Greg Watson shares the priorities of the IDB around investing into nature based solutions and the financial instruments they support to make NBS investing a reality.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada
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Canadian Commercial Corporation’s Antony Rizk on Canadian exporters
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The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is truly a unique Crown corporation that allows Canadian companies to compete for government-to-government contracts by putting Canada behind its industry and exporters. Antony Rizk explains how they get this done with the care it deserves and how they make Canada competitive.…
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IDB Lab’s Anita Fiori shares how they invest in start ups in Latin America and Caribbean
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IDB Lab’s is a unique entity within the DFI community because of the early stage investments they can make. Anita Fiori leads IDB Lab’s venture capital and direct loans operations and shares how they are making catalytic investments in the region.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada
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Interior Design Trends ... Are They Your Friends? - IDB Episode #26
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Interior Design Trends and What is in Vogue. Are they helpful or not? Inquiring Minds Want to Know! Listen in as Professional Interior Designer, Steven C. Adamko delves into this topic in 2022. So, Interior Design trends ... Are They Your Friends? ... It All Depends on How it Ends.By Steven C. Adamko - Professional Interior Designer
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Dutch investor FMO’s Floor van Oppen explains FMO’s work in blended finance
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We’re back in the Netherlands, this time with the Dutch Financial Institution, FMO. A user of blended finance before it was known as blended finance, FMO has a lot of experience in leveraging private capital. Floor van Oppen explains how through the lens of climate action.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada
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Recap on COP26 and Climate Finance for 2021
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In the final episode for 2021, Faheem and Rachel reflect on the conversation with Ambassador Fuller and share more information that came out of COP26 and from the MDBs on climate investing.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada
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Canada at COP26: Reflections from Canada's Climate Change Ambassador Patricia Fuller
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Ambassador Patricia Fuller is Canada’s Ambassador for Climate Change and was a member of Canada’ delegation to COP26 in Glasgow. She shares her impressions of COP and outlines Canada’s contributions to COP26 and climate change and how climate financing will be deployed.By Faheem Noor Ali, Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Canada
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Darren Moens explains Climate Fund Managers’ unique approach to climate investments
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Climate Fund Managers is about to launch their second fund focused on water, oceans and sanitation. In this episode, Darren Moens explains to Rachel Soares (Climate Finance Trade Commissioner for Europe) how this Dutch-based climate fund mobilises private and public sector capital, and is looking for water/wastewater/waste project developers.…
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Denise Odaro, IFC’s IR head, talks about Treasury and ESG among its partners
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What is the role of IFC Treasury and how does it work with Financial Institution to advance Climate objectives? This week we are joined by IFC’s Head of Industrial Relations, Esohe Denise Odaro, who describes how the IFC Treasury function works and how they incentivized financial institutions to reach ESG objectives. Denise also is the Chairperson …
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