Contributor: Peter Knaack

Wang’s Café Goes Green: Innovative Finance Solutions for Small Companies

| 27 March 2025
Monetary, Blog | Tags: China, Entrepreneurship, Financial Inclusion, Green Finance
Financial markets have mobilized a large and growing amount of money for climate action – but most of it goes to large firms. Small companies (micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises or MSMEs in the jargon) struggle to access the finance needed to green their activities. ... continue reading

Inclusive Green Finance for Small Companies: A Case Study of Pilot Cities in China’s Zheijiang Province

, and | 21 February 2025
Monetary, Discussion Notes | Tags: China, Entrepreneurship, Financial Inclusion, Green Finance
Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are crucial for the transition to a sustainable economy. However, they face major challenges in accessing financing for sustainable investments. ... continue reading

Financial Regulation and Supervision in China. Grappling with the Ups and Downs of the Property Market

and | 12 March 2024
Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: China, Financial Supervision, Housing
China's economic landscape bears the distinct imprint of its real estate sector, serving as both an engine of growth and a focal point for financial risk. ... continue reading

Inclusive Green Finance: a New Agenda for Central Banks and Financial Supervisors

and | 23 June 2023
Monetary, Policy Briefs | Tags: Financial Inclusion, Green Finance
Through an integrated inclusive green finance (IGF) approach, central banks and financial supervisors can enable a just transition to an environmentally sustainable economy and avoid potential adverse effects on economically vulnerable groups. ... continue reading

Driving Digital Transformation – Lessons from Seven Developing Countries

, , and | 27 April 2023
Books and Journals | Tags: Development, Digital Economy
The book opens a window into the real, messy world of policy innovation, dialogue, consensus building, and implementation. ... continue reading