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Tailored to countries or regions

The PRB Academy supports banks worldwide on developing sustainability knowledge and aligning organisational culture with strategic priorities for sustainable development. Banking professionals can access a range of global modules on demand online via the PRB Academy website. Initially, learners have a choice of six learning modules, and can choose the course which best suits their level of knowledge from foundation to specialist job roles.    

To ensure our programs are relevant and impactful in diverse regions, the PRB Academy collaborates with local partners to adapt our training to country-specific contexts, including policy and regulatory frameworks. Modules are also being translated into multiple languages to enhance accessibilitys.  

Partner with the PRB Academy to Drive Responsible Banking Worldwide

The PRB Academy offers a range of partnership options designed to develop local capabilities in responsible and sustainable banking. By collaborating with the PRB Academy, partners can tailor our global curriculum to address in-country priorities and unique challenges. Here are the primary ways to partner with us:

Partnership Opportunities Include:

  • Promotion of the Academy’s e-learning by an in-country partner
  • Delivery of face-to-face learning in specific locations
  • Creation of complementary pathways between existing or planned educational programs
  • Joint development of new learning programs aligned with PRB’s curriculum
  • Recognition by the PRB Academy for locally developed training
  • Joint events like round-tables, webinars, podcasts, and conferences
  • Tailored capacity-building initiatives to meet local banking sector needs

Who Can Partner with Us? We welcome collaborations with:

  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Central banks, regulators, and policymakers
  • Professional banking institutes and finance trade bodies
  • Educational organizations
  • Third-sector organizations focused on sustainable finance

For further information about partnerships with the PRB Academy, please contact [email protected].

Examples of Successful In-Country Partnerships

Our partnerships have already had a significant impact in regions like India, Mexico, Egypt, and Central Asia. Here’s how we’re working with local institutions to advance sustainable banking:

  • India: In January/February 2023, the PRB Academy collaborated with the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) to deliver in-person training in Mumbai, attended by over 120 participants.

  • Mexico: Partnering with the Mexican Banking Association (ABM) and the Central Bank of Mexico, the Academy piloted training in Mexico City and online in early 2023. Following the pilot, ABM, CMFS, the IFC, and the PRB Academy are developing a new online training on Sustainable Finance and ESG Criteria, expected to launch in August 2024.

  • Egypt: In collaboration with the Egyptian Banking Institute (EBI), in-person training was held in Cairo in September 2023, engaging over 200 professionals in responsible banking practices.

  • Central Asia: The PRB Academy is working with the Union of Banks of Kyrgyzstan to design programs tailored for the region, including events in Russian and country-specific training across Central Asia.

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