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#43: Building Resilient Economies with Lilian Mramba: The Power of Funky Banking
Episode 432nd January 2025 • The Criterion Institute Podcast • Joy Anderson
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In this episode, Joy engages in a deep conversation with Lilian Mramba, the Chief Investment Officer at Grassroots Business Fund. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in transformative finance, particularly in the context of gender lens investing and the needs of small businesses.

The conversation highlights the importance of creating flexible capital solutions and the concept of a 'funky bank' that can address the unique needs of underserved businesses. They emphasize the significance of impact returns over financial returns and the resilience required in fragile economies. Ultimately, the discussion reflects on the long-term commitment needed to drive systemic change in the financial landscape.

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  • 00:27 - Introduction
  • 09:30 - Creating Flexible Capital Solutions
  • 14:30 - The Concept of a Funky Bank
  • 22:10 - Resilience in Fragile Economies
  • 30:11 - Living in Purpose and Impact

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