AVPA December Newsletter 2021
As the year comes to an end, it is important to look back on the past year and reflect on our grows, our glows, and the potential areas for growth in the coming year. This way we can build on our strengths, eliminate weaknesses, and push even harder into our vision of Africa. Read More.
AVPA March Newsletter 2022
Happy Women’s History Month! We recognise and amplify the contributions of women to our progress. AVPA is intentional and committed to playing a leading role to help move the needle on SDG#5 – Gender Equality. Read More.
Sustainable Finance: The Future We Want (Video)
This is the first of a three-part, virtual Sustainable Finance Dialogue Series hosted by AVPA and Responsible Business Consulting. It is a mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions, dialogue with registered attendees, and interactive polling questions to gather insight that will help inform the organization of subsequent events.
SUSTAINABLE FINANCING: The Channel to Africa’s Sustainable Development (video)
The event seeks to chart the landscape of sustainable finance with key financing stakeholders and give critical insights into how sustainable finance is shaping the future of Africa’s SMEs.
Driving Africa’s Development Through Sustainable Finance: The Role of Financial Institutions (Video)
AVPA collaborated with Responsible Business Consulting Limited and thought leaders in the sustainable financing space from ABSA South Africa, International Finance Corporation, Kenya Women Microfinance Bank, and FCMB Nigeria to discuss the role these financial institutions play in sustainable development.
Catalytic Capital: The Role of Impact-Linked Finance in Mobilizing Private Capital for Impact in Africa (video)
Learn about how Roots of Impact is using Impact-Linked Finance, a subset of Catalytic Capital, to address gaps in the development space and maximize social impact in Africa. Impact-Linked Finance (ILF) refers to linking financial rewards for market-based organizations to the achievements of positive social outcomes. It is a highly effective way of aligning positive […]
AVPA April Newsletter 2022
We are finally ready to share our thoughts on the past year and some of our future plans. We are also happy to welcome Tafadzwa Nyagano, the new AVPA Chief Financial Officer to the AVPA community and the larger African Impact sector. Read More.
12 Steps To Implement ESG Reporting At Your Company
Companies report that one of the biggest challenges to advancing sustainability is embedding it deeply within operations, strategies, and supply chains. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting is designed to do exactly that. By linking business outcomes to the SDGs, ESG reporting gives us the ability to harness the power of the global economy to […]
AVPA May Newsletter 2022
It’s a real pleasure to connect with you again and share what happened to be an inspiring month of April. I had the opportunity to attend the Latimpacto conference (our sister network in Latin America) in Cartagena, Colombia. Read More.
Introducing The African Healthcare Funders Forum: Fireside Chat 1
A consortium of funders and innovators dedicated to accelerating access to healthcare in Africa AVPA, Ashoka, and Social Innovation Circle, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim through their “Making More Health” and Boehringer Ingelheim Social Engagement initiatives, are joining forces to launch the African Healthcare Funders Forum, a first-of-its-kind year-long gathering of Africa’s leading funders and entrepreneurs […]