NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

An introduction to Upstart Co-Lab and our new Inclusive Creative Economy Strategy. Learn how — by investing in creative industries like fashion, film &TV, video games and more — you can prioritize BIPOC and women entrepreneurs, provide quality jobs, anchor vibrant communities, and enable sustainable creative lives. Hear about how Upstart will partner with ImpactAssets using their multi-funder pooled structure to launch the first impact investing vehicle for the U.S. creative economy.

Time: 2:00 PM ET

The e-MFP WASH Action Group is delighted to kick off a series of webinars on Climate and WASH. In this first webinar, taking place on 5th October, Aqua for All hosts a session on financing climate-smart WASH which will include an introduction to Aqua for All’s ambition to bridge the WASH financing gap. It will then provide background on the intersections between WASH, climate change and inclusion, to set the stage for our main topic: financing climate-smart WASH. The webinar will include case studies and short engagements with the audience for further insights and feedback.

Time: 8:00 AM ET / 2:00 PM CEST