The importance of alternative finance for the social sector

16 July 2020

Watch time: 17.5 mins

Introduction by: Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass, European Investment Bank

Loris di Pietrantonio, Head of Unit, DG EMPL, European Commission

Frank Lee, Head of Financial Instruments Advisory Division, European Investment Bank

Themes

16 July 2020

Watch time: 17.5 mins

Introduction by: Bruno Robino, Head of fi-compass, European Investment Bank

Loris di Pietrantonio, Head of Unit, DG EMPL, European Commission

Frank Lee, Head of Financial Instruments Advisory Division, European Investment Bank

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