AVPA April Newsletter 2024
As we stand at the crossroads of African development, with the promise of a future defined by sustainable growth and impactful change, it is with great anticipation and enthusiasm that I announce the upcoming 2024 AVPA Conference. This inaugural event represents not only the culmination of six years of dedicated efforts but also marks the […]
AVPA March Newsletter 2024
Gender-lens investing was coined in 2009 and defined as ‘the incorporation of gender analysis into financial analysis to make better investment decisions’ and at its core, it seeks to generate positive social impact by supporting women’s engagement in business and the economy. However, women founders continue to be underfunded with only a fraction—22%—of the most […]
INVESTING IN RESILIENCE: A Practical Guide for Climate Investors in Africa
This climate investing guide provides a comprehensive overview of the opportunities and strategies for investing in climate adaptation projects across the continent. It emphasizes the critical need for climate resilience in Africa, highlighting the potential for significant returns on investment while addressing vulnerabilities to climate change. The guide outlines key organizations and funding sources, stresses […]
Developing carbon credits in adaptation finance in Africa
This White Paper critically examines the challenges and limitations of carbon offset initiatives, particularly focusing on the REDD+ scheme and its effectiveness in achieving genuine greenhouse gas reductions. It highlights issues related to permanence, human rights, baseline establishment, carbon accounting, leakage, and transparency, revealing that many offsets may not deliver the promised emissions reductions. The […]
Investing in African Soil
This White Paper emphasizes the critical role of behaviour change in soil interventions and explores various models for private sector engagement in agricultural advisory services. It highlights initiatives like Agrocenta and iCow, which face challenges in achieving large audience uptake due to competition with grant-sponsored organizations. The paper underscores the potential of soil diagnostics and […]
Building Private Sector Businesses in Adaptation in Africa
This White Paper explores successful business models for climate adaptation in Africa, focusing on private-sector solutions. It highlights the importance of offering high-utility products and services with substantial returns, ensuring access to credit and financial support, and engaging bottom-of-pyramid communities through on-the-ground marketing. The report emphasizes aligning revenue with value delivered and targeting niche markets […]
The Climate Finance Equation in Africa
This White Paper highlights the urgent challenges of water scarcity in Africa, exacerbated by rising populations and declining precipitation. It details the health impacts of water scarcity, including increased incidences of diseases like cholera and dysentery, driven by inadequate sanitation and flooding. The paper emphasizes the decline in agricultural output, rising food prices, and malnutrition, […]
Empirical Insights on Climate Change Impacts in Africa: An Adaptation Agenda
This White Paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Africa’s escalating climate crisis, focusing on the interlinked challenges of rising temperatures, water scarcity, soil degradation, pest invasions, and infrastructure damage. It highlights the disproportionate impact of climate change on African agriculture, health, and food security, emphasizing the urgent need for targeted adaptation strategies. The paper underscores […]
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) Announces the Catalytic Pooled Fund to Expand Social Financing in Africa.
New York, New York – September 25, 2024: The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) in partnership with Prosper Africa, and in support of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) is proud to announce the Catalytic Pooled Fund (CPF), a transformative collective designed to mobilize catalytic capital in Africa to drive private sector investment in social […]