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Who Cares Wins 2007 Report

Date: December 12, 2007

Who Cares Wins 2007 Report, New Frontiers in Emerging Markets Investments The theme of the fourth annual Who Cares Wins conference was New Frontiers in Emerging Markets Investments. During discussions, it was pointed out that financial and risk impacts from environmental, social and governance issues are particularly relevant when it comes to emerging market investments. In a speech given at the conference, IFC's Environment and Social Development department director, Rachel Kyte, emphasized this point, saying that "IFC firmly believes that environmental and social issues are inextricably linked in emerging markets, and that an economic expression of those issues in terms of both risk and opportunities is inevitable."

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