Peer-Learning: Multilateral Finance for Regenerative Economies

You are warmly invited to join our policy peer-learning series — a space to connect with fellow Doughnut Economics enthusiasts and explore together how its seven ways of thinking can inform government policies and shape governance systems.

Time: June 4th 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. (UK time) 

Event overview

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) such as the World Bank, and multilateral climate and development funds such as the Green Climate Fund (GCF), channel hundreds of billions of dollars annually to low- and middle-income economies. Beyond the funding itself, these institutions wield significant influence over recipient countries' policies and government programmes, and hold immense convening power.

Yet there is growing debate about how that power is exercised and a pressing need to reimagine and redesign these institutions' mandates and  operational models to better address our interlinked global ecological and social crises.

In this session, we will explore together the current roles these MDBs and multi-lateral funds play and how they could be reimagined to help accelerate the transition to economies that are regenerative and distributive by design. 

The session is co-hosted by Tatiana Kan, Finance and Planning Consultant at GCF , and Xiaoting Hou-Jones, Government & Policy Lead at DEAL. Drawing on her experience working within GCF, Tatiana brings a unique insider perspective to help spark rich conversation.

Co-host Bio

Tatiana Kan is an international development professional with experience spanning the Green Climate Fund (GCF), intergovernmental organisations, and capacity-building programmes. She has published on biodiversity finance and climate justice and holds a background in Economics and Sustainability Management. She believes transformation starts with the questions we ask, and is personally passionate about bridging the realities of how multilateral organisations work with the vision of a regenerative and distributive economy. Outside of work, she is a rock climber and hiker who enjoys volunteering and connecting with local communities.

How to register

Register via the Zoom link. Once registered, you'll receive a confirmation email with a calendar link so you can save the date.

How to become a co-host 

These peer-learning sessions are designed to connect those curious about how Doughnut Economics can shape government policies and governance systems. They draw inspirations from and help enrich our Doughnut Economics for Policymakers' guide. 

If you have a topic or question related to governments and policies that you wish to discuss with the broader DEAL community, please get in touch via this google form. 

Thank you for your interests and participation!