NextBillion - A WDI Publication

Across Africa, water scarcity, revenue loss, and infrastructure inefficiencies remain critical challenges for utilities and governments. But a recent breakthrough in Botswana is turning the tide.

Through the successful rollout of a large smart prepaid water meter pilot project, Botswana has set a new benchmark for how digital infrastructure can transform water management at scale.

Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring how smart metering is unlocking new possibilities for efficient water use and consumer empowerment.

We’ll examine the pioneering implementation by Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), backed by a substantial public investment, and discuss how this model can be replicated and scaled across the continent.

Time: 8:00 AM ET

The Impact Frontiers and African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) are collaborating on a pilot program for Impact Performance Reporting Norms. The program aims to enhance the clarity, consistency, and decision-usefulness of impact reporting practices in Africa. It is specifically designed to support learning and adaptation of the reporting norms within African markets, helping to contextualize global guidance to better align with local needs, practices, and priorities. The program aims to engage fund managers, asset owners, and capital allocators through a webinar series of four (4) sessions, with a focus on the practical application of the reporting norms.

Below will be key areas of discussion for session two.
i) Why does transparent disclosure matter to build credibility and trust?
ii) Reporting on negative impacts and under-performance and reframing these as opportunities to learn
iii) How to capture and assess negative impacts by using a robust approach to stakeholder identification and materiality assessment?
iv) From reactive to proactive – putting in place mitigation measures and identifying implications for strategy and operations

Webinar series sessions
Session 1: July 3 – Session 1: Presenting Impact Performance (Already happened!)
Session 2: Aug 7 – Session 2: What to Do When Things Go Wrong!
Session 3: Sept 4 – Session 3: Centering Impact Reports on the Voice of Affected Communities
Session 4: Oct 2 – Session 4: Impact Storytelling: The Role of Case Studies & Qualitative Information

Time: 9:00 AM ET

For:
Development officers, fundraising teams

Description:
See how NGOs are using the AI Agent to run fast, accurate donor mapping in just minutes. We’ll walk through how to define your ideal funder, surface the right matches, and adapt results based on your strategy. Live demos and audience Q&A included.

Time: 13:00 – 14:00 CEST / 7:00 – 8:00 AM ET