Net Zero Central Banking in Africa’s Diverse Economies: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options
Reuben Wambui,
Joseph Feyertag and
Pierre Monnin | 29 November 2023
Monetary,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
Africa,
Central Banks,
Climate Risks,
Financial Stability,
Inequality Africa’s economies are contending with a diverse set of challenges and opportunities in relation to building low-carbon, green economies and the transition to net zero emissions. Central banks can play a pivotal role in enabling the green transition in Africa.
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Climate-Related Systemic Risks and Macroprudential Policy
Paul Hiebert and
Pierre Monnin | 9 August 2023
Monetary,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
Climate Risks,
Financial Stability,
Financial Supervision,
Macroprudential Policy,
Systemic Risks Central banks and financial supervisors must rapidly develop sound risk management practices adapted to a context in which policy decisions rely on imperfect data and high uncertainty.
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Two Sessions 2023: Reforming China’s Financial Governance
Sebastian Guo and
Peter Knaack | 22 March 2023
Monetary,
Blog | Tags:
China,
Economic Growth,
Financial Stability Over the past years, China has reformed the governance of its financial system to better serve its development path.
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Climate Risks in Albania and their Relevance to the Central Bank
Margerita Topalli and
Pierre Monnin | 14 March 2023
Monetary,
Policy Briefs | Tags:
Central Banks,
Climate Change,
Financial Stability,
Sustainable Finance Climate change has far-reaching impacts, both in breadth and magnitude that are starting to affect the economy and society in Albania. Mitigating them and positioning the Albanian economy on a sustainable path requires important structural transformations and investments.
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