The Development Dimension
Private Philanthropy for Development A series of OECD books analyzing the development aspects of policies in other domains, such as economic, financial, environmental, agricultural or trade policies. By systematically taking the development dimension of member country policies into account, OECD analysis and dialogue can help change behaviour in support of development in an ever more […]
Women Included: A gender sensitive approach to agribusiness investment
One of FMO’s aims is to actively contribute to reducing inequalities by, among other things, seeking investment opportunities that positively contribute to the full inclusion of women in economic, social and public life. Based on the findings and recommendations, in the next six months FMO will pilot the gender lens tool for Building Prospect investments […]
Mapping Social Investors’ response to Covid-19 in South Africa
This map was proudly designed by Ascent Technology This pilot map is the first phase of pioneering research, initiated by Tshikululu Social Investments, to track all interventions that social investors have undertaken locally towards alleviating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Social investors throughout South Africa are urged to participate in this critical data mapping […]
Usawa Agenda 2020 Report – Kenya
Education has both instrumentalist and utilitarian value, which is why the world has committed to ensuring that every child gets a chance to receive quality education. Article 26 of the 1948 United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights proclaims the right of all persons to education. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) […]
Beyond the Grant: Foundations as Impact Investors
Philanthropy can bring its whole self to work with an impact investing mindset that expands horizons beyond grantmaking alone. Imagine what more foundations could achieve—from community development, to racial equity, to climate change mitigation—by supplying loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments for social good. The rapid growth of impact investing has brought new energy to […]
Moving the dial on gender-smart investing: why our new guide focusses on the ‘how’
“It’s about investing in women entrepreneurs; it’s financial inclusion for women; it’s getting more women into boards; it’s about better working conditions for women”. These were some of the responses fund managers gave us when asked what gender-smart investing is during workshops run by CDC and IFC for the past few years. The reality is […]
Investing in Female Entrepreneurs: A Social Issue or an Economic Opportunity?
A Global Review of Gender-Lens Investing in Light of the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic The UN SDG No. 5 targets gender equality, and while that does make investing in female entrepreneurs or gender-lens investing a social justice, it is in truth good business to embrace diversity and invest in women-led businesses. Despite several studies […]
The Landscape Study for Social Investments in East Africa
See the AVPA launch of the Landscape Study for Social Investments in East Africa, with highlights from the study discussed by our research team partners, Intellecap Advisory Services.
The Landscape for Social Investments in East, West and Southern Africa
See the launch of AVPA’s landmark study, Landscape for Social Investments in East, West and Southern Africa (2020), with highlights from the three regional reports discussed by our research team partners, Intellecap Advisory Services.
The Landscape for Social Investments in West Africa
See the launch of AVPA’s landmark study, Landscape for Social Investments in West Africa, with highlights from the three regional reports discussed by our research team partners, Intellecap Advisory Services.