This session will delve into how public agencies and private sector players in Canada and beyond are forging partnerships to address social and environmental challenges, leveraging public funds to de-risk investments and attract private capital to impact-focused projects. Through examples and discussions, speakers will share insights into successful models of collaboration, innovative funding mechanisms, and the challenges of aligning diverse stakeholders’ interests towards common goals.
Public Purpose, Private Capital: Government’s role in Catalyzing Impact Investments
Shikhank Sharma
InBC Investment Corp.
Track
Capital Flows for Impact: Dialogues Around the State of Impact Investment
Format
Panel (3 speakers)
Speakers
- NameLeah Nguyen
- TitleChief Investment Officer
- OrganizationInBC Investment Corp.
- NameKelly Gauthier
- TitleManager Partner
- OrganizationRealize Capital Partners
- NameMervin Chaumiere
- TitleChief Business Development Officer and COO
- OrganizationAnnycent Capital
Description
This session will delve into how public agencies and private sector players in Canada and beyond are forging partnerships to address social and environmental challenges, leveraging public funds to de-risk investments and attract private capital to impact-focused projects. Through examples and discussions, speakers will share insights into successful models of collaboration, innovative funding mechanisms, and the challenges of aligning diverse stakeholders’ interests towards common goals.
