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  • Worldwide - 7 Days
    Monday
    March 12
    2018

    Global Money Week 2018

    What is Global Money Week (GMW)?
    GMW, a CYFI initiative, is an annual financial awareness campaign built to inspire children and young people to learn about money matters, livelihoods and entrepreneurship.

    What is the goal?
    We believe that today’s children and youth should become empowered economic citizens, capable of understanding the importance of saving, and equipped with the skills to be employed and create their own livelihoods. We want young people to learn to manage their money wisely. By empowering children and youth, we can help them create a positive wave that will expand from themselves, to their families and to entire communities.

    Why is it important?
    GMW is important because children and youth are the next generation of changemakers. They are tomorrow’s business leaders, politicians, parents, teachers. They unlock their potential when they believe in themselves.

    When is GMW?
    GMW is held in March each year. GMW2018 will take place from 12 – 18 March 2018.

    GMW growth
    Previous GMWs have reached:

    • 2017 – 7.8 million children & youth, 137 countries, 23,738 organizations, over 72,759 activities;
    • 2016 – 7 million children & youth, 132 countries, 13,950 organizations, over 33,278 activities;
    • 2015 – 5.6 million children & youth, 124 countries, 962 organizations, over 3000 activities;
    • 2014 – 3 million children & youth, 118 countries, 490 organizations, over 2000 activities;
    • 2013 – 1 million children & youth, 80 countries, 400 organizations;
    • 2012 – 33 000 children & youth, 21 countries (Child Finance Day/Week).

    Where is GMW happening?
    Everywhere. GMW is an international Week, with many events, activities, projects, launches and competitions taking place in over 130 countries.

    Who can participate?
    Anybody. Anywhere. Whether you represent a community, company or country. Whether you are an individual, a group or an entire population – we encourage everyone who believes in investing in the next generation to participate.

    What happens during GMW?
    GMW facilitates different types of events and activities to spark and excitement around learning and economic savvy. Examples are:

    • Dialogues with policy makers.
    • Interactive financial education workshops
    • Guest speakers and panels on financial inclusion of young people.
    • Visits to banks, parliament, stock exchanges, money museums, local businesses and global corporate companies.
    • Open market events
    • Financial education games and savings competitions.
    • Drawing, photo, essay and video contests on ‘Money Matters Matter’
  • Copenhagen, Denmark - 3 Days
    Monday
    March 12
    2018

    Copenhagen Impact Investing Days

    Having just celebrated its centennial anniversary, the Copenhagen Business School invites impact investors, philanthropists, social entrepreneurs, and policymakers to jointly discuss research needs and priorities for inquiry. The event aims to culminate in the formulation of a research agenda that will help understand the effectiveness of impact investing. This in turn is intended to guide investors towards implementing impactful investment strategies.

    The discussions during the Copenhagen Impact Investing Days will critically reflect upon current impact investing practices by inquiring into essential topics such as the actual impact of social impact measurement, the need for high quality longitudinal datasets on financial performance, and the role education has to play in sharing effective methods and approaches. Moreover, the Impact Investing Days will include dedicated side events on topics such as best case practices from municipalities providing a good environment for impact investing and social entrepreneurship; and what promise impact investing holds as a tool in developing countries.

    Participants in the event will be representatives of financial institutions, philanthropic foundations, policymakers and social enterprises. The Impact Investing Days aim to challenge current practice and to use evidence based research practice to develop better insights into the links between social impact, financial returns, and investment decisions. The conference will offer plenty room for both formal discussions and informal discourse between participants. 

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