Adaptation SME Accelerator Project (ASAP): Africa and Asia
As climate change accelerates globally, governments and businesses are addressing the challenge via mitigation (reducing the release of greenhouse gases) and adaptation (adjusting to the expected new normal by reducing our vulnerability to sea level rise, extreme weather, and food insecurity) The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) estimates that the cost of adapting to climate […]
Addressing the $2.5 trillion SDG Funding Gap with Private Investment Capital
The OECD 2020 report estimates there is a $2.5 trillion annual gap in the funds needed to deliver the SDGs by 2030. This funding gap has been further exacerbated by the pandemic. Investments into the impact space have grown rapidly with increasing focus from mainstream players across key global issues including climate change, economic inequality, gender disparity and poverty. […]
Advancing Gender Equality In Private Equity & Venture Capital
Join us on 21 Feb as Heather and Laurien, our facilitators from IFC, unpack the business case for gender inclusion in private equity and venture capital and share best practices and tools to promote gender equality both at Fund and Investee levels. Hear inspiring stories from industry veterans and practitioners as they share their experiences […]
Advancing the Growth of Women-Led SMEs in Philippines: A Gender Lens in Policy & Investment
Register to join in-person. Register to join online. With the growing recognition of how women-led SMEs contribute to the Philippines economy, stakeholders across the sectors of policy and investment have been continuing their support throughout the COVID pandemic. As we look back on which solutions worked best and how to improve as we move forward, […]
Advancing the Growth of Women-Led SMEs in Vietnam: A Gender Lens in Policy & Investment
Register to join in-person. Register to join online. With the growing recognition of how women-led SMEs contribute to Vietnam’s economy, stakeholders across the sectors of policy and investment have been continuing their support throughout the COVID pandemic. As we look back on which solutions worked best and how to improve as we move forward, Investing […]
Advancing Tourism Inclusive Businesses in Indonesia: Becoming Investment-Ready
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled. We welcome any interested participants to join us at the Investment Readiness Workshop on Friday, 29 October at 10 am ICT/GMT+7 (11 am SGT/GMT+8). Click here to register. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to welcome you soon. Join us for an online workshop for both small and […]
AGRI3 Fund: Inside the Deal Webinar
Convergence’s “Inside the Deal” webinar series provides a unique opportunity for members to gain insight into the intricate workings of real blended finance transactions. In each quarterly webinar, we showcase a deal that has achieved at least one financial close and invite the deal sponsor and other relevant stakeholders to candidly share their experiences in […]
AgriFieldNet India Challenge
Small farms (<2ha) produce about 35% of the world’s food, and are mostly found in low- and middle-income countries. Reliable information about these farms is limited, and without accurate agriculture data, farmers aren’t able to estimate their yields, which affects the supply and demand of nutritious food locally, regionally, and globally. When farmers are better […]
AI for Social Innovation Virtual Session
As AI evolves into a driving force for the economy, it is imperative to ensure that it is used for the benefit of people, environmental stewardship and globally inclusive. Join us for a collaborative session featuring insights from EY experts, industry specialists, and visionary entrepreneurs. Together, we will delve into the findings of the World Economic […]
