Discover the Power of Impact Investing in Africa!

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Join us on the 8th of May 2024 at 9am for our next WIPSA online Zoom session on Impact Investing. We are thrilled to have Dr Frank Aswani, Chief Executive Officer of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA), as our esteemed guest speaker.

Dr Aswani will share valuable insights on impact investing, offering exciting content for all who want to delve deeper into the social finance landscape, especially focusing on Africa.

During the session, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of impact investing and its mechanisms. We will explore how NGOs and Philanthropists can leverage impact investing to amplify their social impact and provide practical tips on how to embark on your impact investing journey.

Mark your calendars and reserve your spot today on Quicket! You will receive your access zoom link prior to the session. We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching session.

About Dr Frank Aswani

Dr Frank Aswani is the CEO of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA). Frank has extensive experience across both the private and social sectors. He spent 14 years in healthcare with Eli Lilly working in Kenya, England, Switzerland and South Africa. At Eli Lilly, Frank served as the Sales Director for South Africa and the Regional Director for Sub-Sahara Africa managing over 25 countries in Anglophone and Lusophone Sub-Sahara Africa. Frank was the VP and Director of Strategic Relations at the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in Johannesburg for six years, leading ALA's corporate partnerships, business development and fundraising activities. His other stints include his time at Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) as the Africa Regional Director and a consultancy in innovation.

In addition to his role at AVPA, Frank serves as visiting faculty at the Oxford Saïd Business School Social Finance program and sits on the investment committee of the MasterCard Foundation Africa Growth Fund. He is also the founder and host of the Afropact Podcast series which showcases African Impact stories, spotlighting African solutions to African challenges. Frank is a passionate pan-African and perennial Afro-optimist who believes that Africans should be at the forefront of solving their problems. He is a Kenyan national residing in Johannesburg and holds a Veterinary Medicine Degree from the University of Nairobi and an MBA from GIBS (Gordon Institute of Business Studies), University of Pretoria, South Africa.