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Many impact investors have adopted the mindset of traditional venture capital, seeking out companies with the potential to reach millions of customers. But Chris Wayne and Coco Lim at Acumen argue that this single-minded focus on scale ignores the realities of agribusinesses in emerging markets, and overlooks small businesses' potential to make a deeper impact. They explore why impact investors should focus on more than just the number of "lives impacted” by their agriculture investments, moving toward a more nuanced understanding of scale in this crucial sector.
Rethinking Scale in Agribusiness: An Impact Investor Explores the Massive Benefits of Being SmallCalendar Event
Sustainable and Regenerative PortfoliosCalendar Event
Inclusive Futures: Digital Financial Inclusion to Achieve the SDGsCalendar Event
High-Level Panel: Innovative Approaches for PeaceBlog Post
Customer engagement has evolved over the years, as businesses' focus has shifted from continually acquiring new customers, to building long-term relationships with existing ones. But as Ayodeji Balogun at Terragon explains, businesses in Africa often struggle to foster this long-term engagement due to the complex nuances of the market — including the unique ways customers use digital tools. He explores how businesses can leverage mobile technology to optimize customer engagement in Africa, while navigating the market’s specific needs and challenges.
Navigating the Customer Engagement Cycle in the World’s ‘Mobile-Only’ Continent: How to Reach African Customers in a Shifting Online LandscapeCalendar Event
Pathways to ImpactNews
This report outlines the concrete progress 10,000 young innovators, activists and entrepreneurs made over the year to deliver on projects.
Report: International Youth Day: It’s Time to Empower Youth with Skills for the Future
News
A recent study by the UN showed that subjective biases in credit ratings had cost African countries a combined US$74.5 billion.
Analysis: Africa Needs Its Own Credit Rating Agency: Here’s How It Could Work
