Stakeholders in the banking and ffinancial sector have embarked on a journey of developing the Green finance curriculum.
Ms. Gorreth Masadde, the CEO of the Uganda institute of banking and financial services said in this they have started meeting several stakeholders to carry out the needs assessment.
According to her, the green financing curriculum is supposed to build knowledge, skills and competences for both providers of financial services and users in identifying opportunities that can enable them to run businesses sustainably without affecting the environment
In her opening remarks during the Green Financing curriculum development Breakfast meeting hheld in Kampala by the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in partnership with aBi Finance, Masadde noted that the focused was fostering discussions around the creation of a Green Finance Curriculum.
The meeting hosted over 50 guests from different government ministries and financial institutions.
“aBi Finance, in collaboration with UIBFS, has embarked on this initiative to raise awareness and bridge the knowledge gap in Green Finance within Uganda’s banking and financial sector.” Ms Masadde said.
She also emphasized the institute’s mandate to promote professionalism in the industry, stating, “We are at the forefront of advancing the Green Finance Agenda as educators. Green Finance is not just a trend but a necessity. We need to equip ourselves and future generations with the knowledge of why action is essential.”
The workshop facilitated discussions among key stakeholders involved in promoting the green agenda, aimed at identifying market gaps and developing practical solutions for inclusion in the Green Finance Curriculum.
The project, estimated to cost UGX 189 million, is expected to take three months to complete.
UIBFS plans to finalize the Green Finance Curriculum by October 30th, 2024.
