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Launch Of Full Report On Fund Domiliciation In Africa
Sep
30

Launch Of Full Report On Fund Domiliciation In Africa

Join Momentus Global, Stafford Law and Samawati Capital with MEDA, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation African Growth Fund, for the exclusive launch of the groundbreaking Full Report on Fund Domiciliation in Africa.

For too long, African-focused funds have domiciled outside the continent, a practice that can increase costs and create a disconnect from the very communities they aim to serve. This pioneering report offers a deep dive into the opportunities, challenges, and strategic advantages of establishing a fund directly on the African continent.

This is a critical conversation for anyone committed to building resilient and self-sufficient African-led investment vehicles. Our expert panelists, including leading fund managers and legal specialists, will provide a detailed breakdown of the report's key findings, covering:

  • The compelling financial and strategic case for domiciling funds in Africa.

  • Key legal frameworks and regulatory considerations across different jurisdictions.

  • Case studies of successful funds that have chosen an African domicile.

  • Actionable recommendations for policymakers to create a more enabling environment.

Hosted by the Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG), this webinar serves as a crucial pre-event to the Africa Impact Summit (AIS) 2026 in Zambia, setting the stage for deeper discussions on how to build a robust and impactful financial ecosystem for the continent.

Who Should Attend?

This event is a must for fund managers, institutional and angel investors, policymakers, financial regulators, venture capitalists, and anyone interested in the future of African finance.

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Blended Finance Training for Canadian Fund and Asset Managers (Toronto)
Oct
15

Blended Finance Training for Canadian Fund and Asset Managers (Toronto)

(Le français suit/French follows)

Convergence, with support from Global Affairs Canada, is proud to introduce a new skill-building initiative under its Blended Finance Accelerator for Fund Managers (A4FM). Blended finance—using catalytic capital from public or philanthropic sources to attract private sector investment—is a key approach to mobilizing investment in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). This initiative aims to enhance the skills of Canadian fund and asset managers in designing and structuring blended finance vehicles for EMDEs, enabling both diversification and market-adjusted risk-return, while meeting the growing demand for sustainable investments.

This session will bring together participants from the Canadian sustainable finance space, equipping them with practical, hands-on knowledge through Convergence’s proprietary training materials and real-world case study presentations from leading fund and asset managers. It will also offer insights from mainstream asset managers and impact fund managers on scoping, launching, and deploying blended finance vehicles to attract concessional and commercial investors, thereby unlocking new opportunities and expanding their reach in EMDEs.

Convergence will additionally be hosting a second standalone training in Montreal in early 2026, for those who may find that location more convenient.

Registration is subject to pre-approval. You will be notified of your approval status shortly after submission.


Convergence, avec le soutien Affaires mondiales Canada, est fière de présenter une nouvelle initiative de renforcement des compétences dans le cadre de son programme Accélérateur de financement mixte pour les gestionnaires de fonds (A4FM). Le financement mixte, qui consiste à utiliser des capitaux catalytiques provenant de sources publiques ou philanthropiques pour attirer les investissements du secteur privé, est une approche clé pour mobiliser les investissements dans les marchés émergents et les économies en développement (EMDEs). Cette initiative vise à améliorer les compétences des gestionnaires de fonds et d'actifs canadiens dans la conception et la structuration de véhicules de financement mixte pour les EMDEs, permettant à la fois la diversification et un rapport risque-rendement ajusté au marché, tout en répondant à la demande croissante d'investissements durables.

Cette session réunira des participants issus du secteur canadien de la finance durable et leur permettra d'acquérir des connaissances pratiques grâce au matériel de formation exclusif de Convergence et à des présentations d'études de cas réels par des gestionnaires de fonds et d'actifs de premier plan. Elle offrira également des informations provenant de gestionnaires d'actifs traditionnels et de gestionnaires de fonds d'impact sur la définition, le lancement et le déploiement de véhicules de financement mixte afin d'attirer des investisseurs concessionnels et commerciaux, ouvrant ainsi de nouvelles opportunités et élargissant leur portée dans les EMDEs.

Convergence organiserons également une deuxième formation indépendante à Montréal au début de l'année 2026, pour ceux qui trouveraient cet emplacement plus pratique.

L'inscription est soumise à une pré-approbation. Vous serez informé de l'état de votre demande peu après l'avoir soumise.

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FFD4 Side Event: UNDP ImpactWorks Alliance Announcement
Jul
3

FFD4 Side Event: UNDP ImpactWorks Alliance Announcement

Save the Date

July 3, 2025
12:30-2PM

Seville, Spain

UNDP invites the CAFIID community to the official announcement of the ImpactWorks Alliance. Join global leaders in business, finance, and policy as we unveil a partnership to accelerate sustainability-focused management systems and align business strategies with the SDGs.

The ImpactWorks Alliance is a global partnership for action on sustainability, initiated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), in collaboration with Social Value International (SVI). It aims to inspire a shift in private sector leadership, aligning profit with social and environmental outcomes to improve the well-being of people and planet.

 
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Montreal: Nurturing Resilience Together / Cultiver la résilience, ensemble
May
28

Montreal: Nurturing Resilience Together / Cultiver la résilience, ensemble

Le 28 mai prochain, SOCODEVI, en partenariat avec le Fonds international de développement agricole (FIDA), vous invite à une matinée d’échanges ancrée dans les réalités du terrain et tournée vers l’action. Joignez-vous à nous pour une conférence mobilisatrice réunissant des experts-es autour d’un enjeu clé : renforcer le développement économique rural grâce à des approches de gestion des risques agricoles, de finance d’impact, de partenariats durables et de solutions locales.
Cet événement bilingue aura lieu le 28 mai prochain, de 8 h 45 à 13 h 30 à la Maison du développement durable (50 rue Sainte-Catherine ouest, Montréal) en personne seulement. Un enregistrement sera publié en ligne dans les jours suivants.

Plus de détails ici : https://socodevi.org/cultiver-la-resilience-ensemble/

On May 28, SOCODEVI, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), invites you to a morning of exchanges grounded in real-world experiences and focused on action. Join us for a dynamic conference bringing together experts to address a key issue: strengthening rural economic development through agricultural risk management, impact finance, sustainable partnerships, and local solutions.
This bilingual event will take place in person only on May 28, from 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Maison du développement durable (50 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Montreal). A recording will be made available online in the days following the event.

More details available here:
https://socodevi.org/en/cultivating-resilience-together/

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Systemic Investing: An Opportunity for Canada
May
14

Systemic Investing: An Opportunity for Canada

Event details:

Join Impact United Academy, TwinRiver Capital, and Ontario Trillium Foundation for the launch of an exciting new event series delving into systemic investing and its transformative potential within Canada’s impact investment landscape.

​This session will open a conversation on how the emerging field of systemic investing might contribute to better resourcing a range of interventions to tackle systemic challenges in Canada. Ilse Treurnicht, Managing Partner at TwinRiver Capital, and Tracey Robertson, Innovation Lead at Ontario Trillium Foundation, will set some context and host a conversation with other attendees of the recent Systemic Investing Summit in London (UK), to highlight key takeaways relevant to Canada’s growing impact community.

​Together, we’ll examine how this emerging approach is reshaping investment strategies across complex systems—ranging from climate and health to social equity—and what it means for practitioners, funders, and innovators committed to deep and durable change.

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The Future of Results-Based Accountability — Leveraging AI for Greater Impact
Apr
30

The Future of Results-Based Accountability — Leveraging AI for Greater Impact

Event details:

Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring Mark Friedman, Director of the Fiscal Policy Studies Institute and creator of Results-Based Accountability (RBA), alongside Adam Luecking, CEO of Clear Impact and author of Social Sector Hero — How Government & Philanthropy Can Fund for Impact. In this session, Mark will provide a brief overview of the RBA framework, while Adam will showcase how Clear Impact’s Scorecard AI Assist tools can help organizations:

  • Develop data analysis and assistance in forecasting

  • Enhance narrative development of the story behind the curve

  • Boost brainstorming and idea development around Partners and “What Works” to turn the curve.

    Event is online and great for everyone working and/or interested in the impact measurement and management space, funders, grantmaking organizations, impact investing firms.

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