AVPA February Newsletter 2023
I hope you’ve all had a good start to the year and are looking forward to the rest of 2023 as much as I am. We have a lot to look forward to this year as AVPA. We are particularly intentional about investing in growing the network, advancing capital mobilization towards impact, building the capabilities […]
AVPA March Newsletter 2023
March marks Women’s history month across the globe; a time when women’s hard-won economic, social, cultural and political achievements are celebrated. The theme for this year is #EmbraceEquity. This campaign seeks to stimulate conversation on why we should champion equity rather than equality. Equity factors in that we are not all starting on equal footing and […]
AVPA April Newsletter 2023
Over the last few months, AVPA hosted a series of webinars on Catalytic Capital that provided a deep dive into the topic, including its potential, benefits, and practical applications. We were overwhelmed by the excellent turnout for these webinars and learnt immensely from the experts who showcased their work in Catalytic Capital. In this series […]
AVPA May Newsletter 2023
May was a highly eventful month for the social investment community in the West Africa Region. The first-ever West Africa Deal Summit themed ‘Conversations that move Catalytic Capital for Impact’ was held on the 16th and 17th of May in Accra and doubled as the second Ghana Impact Summit. Organised by Impact Investing Ghana, and the […]
AVPA August Newsletter 2023
In July, AVPA formally opened for membership with a remarkable launch event in Cape Town graced by more than 140 leading impact stakeholders from across the continent. Themed “Accelerating and Reshaping Africa’s Sustainable Development”, the launch highlighted the importance of genuine collaboration in the ecosystem to enable innovative and catalytic investment at the speed and scale needed for […]
AVPA September Newsletter 2023
In September, AVPA partnered with the FirstRand Empowerment Foundation and Deloitte to release a groundbreaking report on Innovative Finance in South Africa. This research piece marks a milestone in AVPA’s ongoing efforts to catalyse the growth and adoption of Innovative Finance in Africa. This report further demonstrates our commitment to exploring unconventional avenues for impact […]
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 […]
AVPA October Newsletter 2023
In the face of escalating climate challenges across Africa, AVPA is championing a transformative approach to climate financing on the continent. Central to our strategy is the idea that strategic philanthropy can spur significant systemic change. We envision philanthropy not just as a funding mechanism but as a dynamic force that incubates innovative climate solutions, […]