- In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation announces partnership with the government of Kazakhstan to establish a rehabilitation centre for people of determination (people with disabilities)
- Phase One of AVPN ImpactCollab, Asia’s First Outcomes-Based Social Investing System was launched
- Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation pledges its support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)
ABU DHABI, UAE, 24 APRIL 2024 – His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, attended the second day of the AVPN Global Conference 2024.
Day two unfolded with a spotlight on impact investing and new partnerships as powerful vehicles for driving positive change across Asia. In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government (Akimat) of Astana City in the Republic of Kazakhstan to establish a rehabilitation centre for people of determination (people with disabilities). The centre will be located in the Yesil area of Astana city and will provide rehabilitation services. The partnership represents Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation’s commitment to comprehensive development efforts in Kazakhstan.
Commenting on the significance of impact investing in Asia, Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN, said, “The fact that we dedicated Day Two of our flagship Conference to Impact Investing, and the multi-faceted topics throughout the day, shows the immense potential of impact investing to catalyse positive change in Asia’s dynamic and diverse communities. By aligning financial objectives with social and environmental outcomes, we can unlock new opportunities for inclusive and sustainable growth for our region.”
Day Two included plenary sessions and workshops featuring expert thought leaders from organisations such as Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Asia Investor Group on Climate Change, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, COP28, and UBS Optimus Foundation, Day Two’s programme brought together a diverse cohort of investors, corporations, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and changemakers united by a shared vision of leveraging capital for social and environmental good.
Against the backdrop of Asia’s rapid economic development and evolving social landscape, the AVPN Impact Investing Day commenced with a series of discussions and workshops focused on impact investing strategies and innovative approaches tailored to the region’s urgent opportunities and challenges.
One of the highlights of the day was the launch of the game-changing AVPN ImpactCollab, a revolutionary outcomes-based social investing system, developed with the support of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). To kick-off the three-year initiative, AVPN presented its first phase by unveiling the Social Outcomes Platform, Asia’s first impact data registry powered by its proprietary impact data standards to validate and evaluate social programmes by their cost per result and effectiveness.
At the Conference, the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation announced plans to finance micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), with the aim of developing projects that nurture entrepreneurship, building capacity and capability among young entrepreneurs in some of the least developed countries in the world. Recognising the significant opportunity for MSME’s to positively contribute to economic growth, this US$27 million initiative will provide funding through a variety of mechanisms to allow recipients to build and grow their businesses.
Day Two’s Conference highlights:
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation announces partnership with the government of Kazakhstan to establish a rehabilitation centre for people of determination (people with disabilities)
Kevin Teo, Chief Operating Officer of AVPN; Phyllis Costanza, Co-Founder & President of OutcomesX; Naina Subberwal Batra, CEO of AVPN launching Social Outcomes Platform, the first phase of ImpactCollab.
Harvey Koh (Dalberg Advisors), Archana Srivatsan (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation), Sandeep Aneja (Kaizen Capital Management), Wai Chiew Chik (Heritas Capital Management) on the topic of The Critical Role of Patient Capital in Impact Investing
As AVPN Global Conference 2024 enters its final day on Thursday, 25 April 2024, anticipation remains high for continued dialogue and collaboration aimed at harnessing Asia’s collective power to achieve impact and secure the futures of this generation and the next.
More information about the AVPN Global Conference 2024, including the list of speakers and detailed agenda, is available on the AVPN website.
About the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council
The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council was established in January 2024 by federal decree to oversee the advancement of the philanthropic and development ecosystem in the UAE. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Council seeks to innovate across the humanitarian and philanthropic landscape, leveraging the UAE’s resources, networks, and expertise to unlock new opportunities for engagement and partnership, and to advance global development goals.
About AVPN
AVPN is the largest network of social investors in Asia, comprising over 600 funders and resource providers across 33 markets. Our mission is to increase the flow and effectiveness of financial, human, and intellectual capital in Asia by enabling members to channel resources towards impact. As an ecosystem builder, AVPN enables its members to connect, learn, act, and lead across key pillars and improve the effectiveness of deployed capital, bringing local field needs, regional expertise, and policy insights to the forefront.
For more information about AVPN and our work, please visit our website and read our latest Annual Review 2022/23.
About AVPN Global Conference 2024
The AVPN Global Conference, the largest annual networking event for social investors active in Asia, brings together leaders from Asia and beyond to collectively envision an impactful future that is inclusive, equitable and sustainable. The Conference is an opportunity to build trust between social investors, philanthropists and community impact leaders that will be essential to closing the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) gaps in Asia on the four main pillars of Climate Action, Gender Equality, Resilient Healthcare and Youth Opportunities. Alongside the Conference is also a dedicated AVPN Impact Investing Day, the first-of-its-kind large-scale impact investment-focused convening in Asia, featuring global and Asian investors, funders as well as Limited Partners including asset managers, family offices, and institutional investors.
For more information about the AVPN Global Conference 2024, please visit the official website.
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