Thank you for your interest in the inaugural Africa-Asia Impact Investing Fellowship hosted in partnership with AVPA and AVPN. The application period for the 2022 cohort has just opened. We encourage you to submit your application early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Thank you for your interest in the inaugural Africa-Asia Impact Investing Fellowship hosted in partnership with AVPA and AVPN. The application period for the 2022 cohort has just opened. We encourage you to submit your application early as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
AVPA and AVPN (our Asia sister network) in collaboration with Faculty from the Oxford Saïd Business School are proud to announce the inaugural Africa-Asia Impact Investing Fellowship to nurture asset owners and capital managers into becoming effective impact investing practitioners. Leveraging strong networks in Africa and Asia, this Fellowship will build the capacity and knowledge of fellows in areas such as innovative finance, impact management, and leadership in complexity. The Fellowship aims to ultimately increase the flow of social investment capital into Africa and Asia.
Hear from the inaugural Africa-Asia Impact Investing Fellows
About
What is the Fellowship about?
The Fellowship will select 30 individuals in Asia and 30 individuals in Africa who embody the values and skills needed to develop a strong impact investing sector. It will then work with these Fellows to build their capacity to ensure that they have the right information and resources, knowledge and insight on how to build an impact strategy, manage a portfolio, define, evaluate and manage impact, among other skills.
Why is it necessary?
Impact investing is at its nascent stage in Asia and Africa. Although it is now getting an increasing level of attention from various actors in the social investment ecosystem, there are only a handful of impact funds and foundations that are actually practicing impact investing. The obstacles that are hindering impact investing from gaining traction in Asia and Africa amongst wealth holders, asset managers and their advisors include the perception that it will necessitate a trade-off on financial returns, a lack of an investment-ready pipeline, inexperience in managing a portfolio, and the complexities in defining and evaluating impact measurement.
Who should apply?
The Fellows will consist of Private Equity and Venture Capital Fund managers, Foundation Directors, Family Office Principals/Directors, NextGen Leaders, Incubators and Accelerators; those who have access to significant capital, or have responsibility for large investment portfolios and are used to managing assets of High Net Worth Individuals, families or funds. These individuals are either deploying or intend to deploy capital with an impact investing lens.
Please register your interest by filling this form. Applications close on 12 August 2021. The Fellowship costs USD 975 for Fellows based in Asia and USD 1275 for Fellows based in Africa to be paid in full upon acceptance.
Fellowship Benefits
Become an impact investing practitioner
Develop know-how and gain tools to apply an impact lens to your investing strategy
Grow your network
Build rapport with leading practitioners in Asia and Africa and explore collaboration opportunities
Understand latest regional and global trends
Be immersed in a strong impact investing network and deepen your knowledge
Fellowship Agenda
Early September
Induction: Introduction and Orientation
Mid-September
Module 1: Overview of Impact Investing in Africa and Asia
Understand the Asia and African Social Investment Landscapes and learn from innovators and trends in this space as a starting point to map your impact journey
Build the case for how this model can lay the foundation for more effective deployment of capital into the social economy in Asia and Africa
Mid-October
Module 2: Impact Measurement and Management in an Age of Complexity
Understand the universe of impact standards and establish a common language around impact goals and performance
Apply leadership strategies for integrating IMM into organization
Become familiar with tools that will help you assess and measure systemic change
Mid-November
Module 3: Using Blended Finance to address Complex Problems
Learn how grants, donations and high-return investments blend together to create innovative fund structures and large-scale impact
Gain insight into social finance tools including catalytic philanthropy, public-private partnerships, social and development impact bonds and systems change models
AVPN is a unique funders’ network based in Singapore committed to building a vibrant and high impact social investment community across Asia. As an advocate, capacity builder, and platform that cuts across private, public and social sectors, AVPN embraces all types of engagement to improve the effectiveness of members across the Asia Pacific region.
The core mission of AVPN is to increase the flow of financial, human and intellectual capital to the social sector by connecting and empowering key stakeholders from funders to the social purpose organizations they support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How may I enroll into the Fellowship?
Please register online at https://avpa.africa/africa-asia-impact-investing-fellowship/registration and ensure you provide all the required information accurately and in full. An enrollment committee will review all the applications and inform all applicants of the decision via email. Should the committee have any questions, an AVPN or AVPA representative will reach out to you.
What is the application deadline?
Registration will close on 12 August 2021. As applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage you to apply for the Fellowship as early as possible.
How much does it cost to enroll in the Fellowship?
The Fellowship costs USD 975 for Fellows based in Asia and USD 1275 for Fellows based in Africa to be paid in full upon acceptance. This cost covers both the four months of the core program and an additional six month period of support and engagement for the African cohort. The cost will give Fellows full access to highly-curated course materials, connections to leading practitioners, closed-door learning sessions, and access to AVPA platforms, services, and events.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the Fellowship?
Upon successful completion of the Fellowship, Fellows will receive a certificate of completion jointly from AVPN and AVPA. In order to qualify to receive a certificate, you must attend at least 80% of the modules and complete the course work
What happens if I am unable to complete the full Fellowship?
To make the most of your impact investing learning journey, we strongly encourage all Fellows to commit to the full Fellowship. Please save the dates, set aside sufficient time to attend the tutorials and discussions, and complete the required readings and assignments. Failure to do so may result in an incompletion of the Fellowship and disqualify you from receiving the certification.
Do I get a refund if I cannot complete the full Fellowship?
Cancellation of the registration 30 days prior to the start of the Fellowship is entitled to a full refund. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the start of the Fellowship or after the Fellowship has started.
Whom do I contact if I have questions about the Fellowship?
Please reach out to Nancy Kairo, East Africa Director, and Member Services, at info@avpa.africa
What is the duration Fellowship?
The Fellowship will span approximately four months for the Asia cohort and ten for the Africa cohort – the Africa cohort will stay on for an additional six months of post-fellowship support and engagement. In terms of actual hours, the Fellowship will take 24-35 hours for the initial four months for both cohorts and approximately 50 hours for the additional six months for the Africa cohort.
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