In this episode of the Breakthrough Moments podcast, I’m joined by Othman Boukrami, the Chief Investment Officer and Deputy CEO of TCX, a fund dedicated to enabling sustainable lending in developing countries. Othman shares his journey from Citigroup to the African Development Bank and ultimately to TCX, where he helps alleviate poverty by addressing the challenges of dollar-denominated debt. We dive into TCX's mission to provide local currency lending solutions and reduce exchange rate risks for the least developed countries. Othman also reflects on the impact of the financial crisis and the importance of innovative financial solutions in development finance. Tune in for an insightful discussion on sustainable finance and the future of TCX.

Connect with Othman on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/othman-boukrami-0219946/?originalSubdomain=nl

Learn more about TCX: https://www.tcxfund.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to TCX and Sustainable Finance

03:55 Othman's Journey: From Citigroup to TCX

09:21 The Importance of Non-Profit in Sustainable Lending

15:45 Impact of the Financial Crisis on TCX

20:07 Engaging Investors: The Mission of TCX

23:34 Real-World Examples of Debt Challenges

26:46 Cultural Perspectives in Development Finance

28:39 Adoption of Local Currency Solutions

32:11 The Vision for TCX's Future

35:34 Final Thoughts and Questions for the Future

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