Gina Volynsky

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Promoting Responsible Investments
Gina Volynsky UNDP Brussels, Belgium June 28,
2007
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WHAT is responsible investing?

• Investments by the private sector that are part
  of their core business and profitable.
• Contribute to the sustainable development of the
  country.
• Often Public-Private Partnerships.
• Often build local value and supply chains
• Sometimes introduce cost effective services and
  products that improve the lives of low income
  populations.

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WHY pursue responsible investing?

• For the company
• Difficult business environment but also a vast
  opportunity, both for expanded markets and
  increased value chain efficiencies.
• Public relations / marketing
• For UNDP and governments
• Contributes to sustainable development.

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HOW does the program help?

• Local knowledge and convening power of the UN
• Regional network
• Project approval, development and facilitation
• Feasibility studies
• Technical assistance
• Sourcing of local products

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WHO is the Broker serving you?

• Broker
• Dedicated and on the ground in countries around
  the region
• Public, private background
• A pro-active person, local knowledge and contacts
• Support of the UN access to government, and
  regional players.
• In partnership with Investment Promotion Agency

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WHERE are our services available?
Western CIS (Belgium) Belarus Moldova Russia Ukra
ine Caucasus Armenia Georgia
South East Europe (Austria) Albania Bosnia Macedon
ia (FYR) Serbia Turkey
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Thank You!
Individual meetings arranged with brokers after
lunch
www.undp.org/business/gsb