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 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 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 November Newsletter 2023
‘We envision The Africa Advantage as a catalyst for building communities and engagement through expert-led webinars, regional convenings in East, West, and Southern Africa, and a specialised channel for investor engagement. These initiatives will foster real-time dialogue, delve deeper into subject matters, and translate insights into actionable intelligence for impact investment in Africa. This magazine […]
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, […]
AVPA May Newsletter 2025
Africa is at a pivotal moment. Recent global disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, to sharp declines in foreign aid, have exposed the continent’s structural vulnerabilities. At the same time, Africa is home to the world’s youngest population, with over 60% under the age of 25. As development aid shrinks by an estimated […]
AVPA April Newsletter 2025
‘With a median age of 19.3, Africa boasts one of the youngest populations globally, a demographic that is a goldmine for technology, innovation, and jobs. As the continent continues to grapple with poverty, unemployment, and inequality, the integration of AI within the investment ecosystem presents an opportunity to enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and unlock scalable, […]