August 11, 2020 — In August, Ecuador launched the Iniciativa de Finanzas Sostenibles (Sustainable Finance Initiative, or IFS), an innovative public-private-academic collaboration to promote sustainable finance. Members of the IFS include Central Bank of Ecuador, financial sector regulators, industry associations, leading academic institutions and international organizations. Starting with capacity building, the IFS aims to promote sustainable finance in Ecuador, aligning with international standards and good practice. Read more in Spanish.