International Financial Institutions - investing for more sustainable and inclusive economy 2600-DSz3IFIen
Financing development, including investing for more sustainable and inclusive economy, is one of the main goals of international development institutions. Part I of the course will focus on the landscape of multilateral development banks, their governing structures, mandates and goals. Part II will be devoted to discussing strategies and actions taken by international financial institutions with the goal to support green economy transition and to foster inclusive and resilient societies. Projects realized by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development as well as the World Bank will be analyzed.
Part I
1/ International financial institutions - global, regional and subregional
2/ International financial institutions - governance structures
3/ International financial institutions - mandates and goals
4/ International financial institutions – financial instruments
5/ Investing for more sustainable and inclusive economy - what role for international financial institutions
Part II
6/ International financial institutions - strategies and actions
7/ European Bank for Reconstruction and Development - supporting a green transition and
greening the financial system
8/ World Bank - social sustainability and fostering inclusive and resilient societies
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Student after completing the course:
In terms of knowledge:
- knows and understands the terminology and basic theoretical approaches to the subject: international financial institutions (K_W01)
- knows and understands the governance structures, mandates and objectives of the activities of international financial institutions and uses the theory of economics and finance as well as complementary disciplines to diagnose and solve problems related to the activities and management of international financial institutions (K_W02)
- knows and understands the basic tools for financing the activities of international development banks in the countries of operation
- knows and understands selected global development challenges, including: the need for more sustainable and inclusive development, ending extreme poverty, and the role of international financial institutions in solving them. (K_W05)
In terms of skills:
- is able to use knowledge of economics and finance and international financial institutions to recognize, diagnose and solve problems related to financial decisions in the organization and management of international financial institutions (K_U01)
- is able to correctly interpret social, political, economic and environmental processes, phenomena and challenges and their impact on financial decisions in organizations, the functioning of the organization and the entire economy, using the appropriate selection of sources (K_U02)
- can independently and collectively prepare analyses, diagnoses and reports on financial management in organizations, including international ones, management of financial institutions and strategies of financial institutions, and present them communicatively in English (K_U03)
- is able to plan and organize own and team work (K_U05)
- has the ability to self-educate and improve acquired qualifications (K_U06)
In terms of attitudes:
- is ready for a critical and rational approach to situations and phenomena related to financial management in organizations, including international ones (K_K01)
- is ready to think and act in an entrepreneurial way (K_K02)
- is ready to comply with professional ethical standards (K_K03)
Assessment criteria
The assessment of the student's work results consists of an evaluation of his/her activity during classes (statements based on knowledge of literature) and an evaluation of prepared and presented slide presentations (group work).
Bibliography
- Engen L. i Prizzon A., A Guide to Multirateral Development Banks, Overseas Development Institute, London 2018
- Ahmed M. i Aynauoui K., Accelerating MDB Reform to Address Today’s Global Challenges, Center for Global Development, March 2023
- EBRD Sustainability Report 2023
- Mishkin S. F., Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets, 12 Edition, Pearson Education, 2021
- selected publications of the Center for Global Development and Reports and documents of multirateral developments banks
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