The State of Innovative Finance in South Africa
South Africa’s SDG Index Score is 63.7 out of 100, ranking 108 out of 163 countries, and is only on track to achieve two SDGs (gender equality and responsible consumption and production) by 2030. The country continues to struggle with social challenges, from rising youth unemployment, and strains on its utility infrastructure, particularly in the electricity and water sectors, […]
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 […]