The power of blended finance to build back stronger.
Dr. Manu Chandaria“Demonstrable accountability measures by Government especially in response to COVID19 Emergency response is key in giving confidence to private capital and donations.”Dr. Richard Munang – United Nations Environment Programme“There lies opportunities in the youth, the informal sector and mobile money platforms in contributing to financing social investments towards the achievement of the SDGs” […]
DFI Working Group launches report on blended concessional finance for private sector projects
The report measures private investment in development projects in which MDBs and DFIs also make investments or have otherwise provided deal structuring or other support. These investments support global sustainable development goals by promoting inclusive and sustainable growth, tackling poverty and inequality, and mitigating climate change, among other impacts. Click here to read the full report.
Designing Technology for Women
We believe these findings offer Arifu and other service providers an opportunity to design products, features, and content in ways that fit within the differential needs and operating contexts between men and women Click here to 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 […]
ICRW GENDER OPPORTUNITIES EXPLORER
The Gender Opportunities Explorer highlights opportunities to better integrate gender in the operations and supply chain of an off-grid energy or energy application company. This interactive catalogue is relevant for companies working in the agriculture, energy access and health sectors. These tools for the off-grid energy sector can be used to explore gender opportunities, screen […]
AVPA Welcomes Precious Wilson Nkandu as Chief Operating Officer
The African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Precious Wilson Nkandu as Chief Operating Officer, bringing nearly two decades of cross-continental leadership experience in strategy, operations, resource mobilisation, and impact investment. Nkandu joins AVPA at a pivotal time as the organisation continues to advance its mission of mobilising capital for […]
Reimagining Impact: Lessons from the 2025 Skoll World Forum
By Sharon Lwane, Communications Manager, AVPA The 2025 Skoll World Forum held from April 1st-4th in Oxford, UK, convened social innovators and change leaders committed to advancing global equity. This year’s theme, “Together We Can Mend What is Broken,” focused on addressing pressing global challenges while highlighting some of the most promising and impactful solutions. […]
Enhancing Africa’s Ability to Future Proof Itself Against Future Shocks
By AVPA CEO Dr. Frank Aswani Africa’s vulnerabilities Over the past five years, Africa has faced three significant crises, each highlighting the continent’s vulnerabilities. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed our limited vaccine production capacity, placing us at the end of the queue for vaccine supplies. The Russia-Ukraine war underscored our heavy reliance on food […]
Powering Up Africa’s Youth – An Army of Global Health and Wealth Creators
“Health is often taken for granted until sickness arrives.” The COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to an unprecedented standstill in March 2020. Schools shut their doors, international travel was halted, curfews were imposed, and countless businesses, including hotels and restaurants, closed. Employees faced layoffs, hospitals brimmed to capacity, and everyone, regardless of location, turned to […]
The Landscape Study for Social Investments in Southern Africa
See the AVPA launch of the Landscape Study for Social Investments in Southern Africa, with highlights from the study discussed by our research team partners, Intellecap Advisory Services.