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

Having identified that addressing the demand and supply gap for investible projects is critical to growing the impact investments industry as well as achieving sustainable and inclusive growth in Africa, increasing the availability of investment-ready firms in the region is essential and will thus, require an understanding by various stakeholders especially African diaspora entrepreneurs, innovators and investors of the key requirements for building innovative and bankable impact businesses that attracts impact investors and solves Africa’s social and environmental challenges.

Therefore, the Impact Investing in Africa forum will bring together African entrepreneurs, innovators, global investors, government officials, foundations, family offices and other asset managers in an intimate environment for a focused discussion on the fundamentals and explore the latest developments in the sector. Participants will share knowledge and best practices; promote collaboration and networking that would help take their businesses to the next level and develop the sector.