Who gets the returns? A Global Journey in Catalytic Capital
Globally, we face significant development challenges such as climate change, gender inequality, inequitable access to healthcare, and access to quality jobs. In this poly-crisis moment, the financing gap to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has widened to USD 4 trillion a year. Innovative financial tools and collaboration are required to meet this moment. […]
The Rise of The Impact Economy
AVPA is excited to welcome Tom Hall, the Global Head of Social Impact and Philanthropy at UBS, for a conversation on the paradigm shift from output economics to impact economics, based on the UBS white paper, “The Rise of the Impact Economy” Over the past decade, the output economy, measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), has grown. But the […]
The State of Innovative Finance in South Africa
South Africa’s SDG Index Score is 63.7 out of 100, ranking 108 out of 163 countries, and is only on track to achieve two SDGs (gender equality and responsible consumption and production) by 2030. The country continues to struggle with social challenges, from rising youth unemployment, and strains on its utility infrastructure, particularly in the […]
Deal Share Live – Healthcare
For this live pitching session, we will feature high-impact entrepreneurs in the healthcare space. These enterprises have been nominated by funders from AVPA’s African Healthcare Funders Forum. The portfolio companies are currently raising to pitch. More details to follow. About Deal Share Live The AVPA Deal Share Live is an avenue for the Deal Share […]
2023 Africa Impact Investing Fellowship: Open Session
Africa’s Impact Investing story is just beginning to take shape, and it is already showing unique characteristics that are specific to the African context. As a leading network of social investors and ecosystem builder, AVPA is at the forefront of this movement, conducting research, capacity-building programmes, networking events, and conversations with social investment stakeholders on […]