Africa Impact Summit 2025: Online Learning Series

Catch up on our insightful pre-Summit webinars designed to deepen your understanding of impact investing in Africa.

As part of our journey towards the Africa Impact Summit 2025 in Accra, Ghana, we hosted a series of engaging online webinars. These sessions brought together experts and thought leaders to explore critical aspects of impact investing and capital mobilization on the continent. If you missed them live, you can now access the full recordings below. These webinars prepared delegates for the transformative discussions at the main summit.

Webinar 1: - May 7, 2025

Impact Investing 101

Curious about how investments can generate not only financial returns but also positive social and environmental change across Africa? Our “Impact Investing 101” webinar provided a foundational understanding of this powerful approach. This session demystified core concepts, explored the growing landscape of impact investing on the continent, and shed light on how impact is defined, measured, and managed. Participants gained essential knowledge to begin their journey into the world of investing for purpose and profit, setting the stage for deeper conversations at the main summit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Clear definition of impact investing and its distinction from traditional finance.
  • Insights into the current growth and potential of impact capital in Africa.
  • Understanding the basics of impact measurement and management

Webinar 2: - May 15, 2025

Mobilizing Capital at Scale in View of the Changing International Landscape Date Held

The global financial landscape is constantly evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges for deploying significant capital towards sustainable development in Africa. This insightful pre-event webinar for the Africa Impact Summit 2025 delved into the critical strategies for unlocking and scaling capital amidst these international shifts. We explored current trends, innovative financial mechanisms, and the influence of the global environment on attracting and deploying capital at scale in key sectors vital to Africa’s growth. The session offered crucial perspectives for investors, fund managers, policymakers, and all stakeholders committed to financing Africa’s future.

Key Takeaways:

  • Strategies for effective capital mobilization within Africa’s impact ecosystem.
  • Impact of global financial trends on investment flows to the continent.
  • Exploration of innovative financial instruments and blended finance solutions.