Excerpt: “We must work hand-in-hand to build deeper, more resilient domestic capital markets.

This requires mobilizing private capital and deploying innovative, structured, and transparent financial instruments, which would allow us to direct investment toward sustainable development.

That is precisely why we are here today.

Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds have emerged as some of the most important tools available for mobilising capital towards environmental and social objectives.

These Bonds provide a mechanism through which climate ambitions can be transformed into renewable energy projects, resilient infrastructure, sustainable water systems and climate adaptation investments. Additionally, such Bonds unlock opportunities in affordable housing, healthcare access, education and other social priorities.“

The Honourable Davendranath Tancoo, Minister of Finance