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12TH – 13TH NOVEMBER, 2024

2nd West Africa Deal Summit

7th Annual Convening On Impact Investing

Civic Centre, Ozumba Mbadiwe road, Lagos, Nigeria

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Actions to Deepen Catalytic Capital in West Africa

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About the Summit

Following the resounding success of the inaugural summit last year, we’re excited to announce the return of this premier event in 2024. With the theme Actions to Deepen Catalytic Capital in West Africa, the 2nd West Africa Deal Summit and 7th Annual Convening on Impact Investing are set to galvanise stakeholders, foster collaborative efforts, and mobilise action to accelerate the deployment of catalytic capital for positive social and environmental change.

The West Africa Deal Summit is a pivotal gathering of impact investment stakeholders that aims to drive actions that deepen catalytic capital in West Africa, creating an enabling environment for impactful investments that drive positive social and environmental change. 

Why You Should Attend

The West Africa Deal Summit 2024 is the best place to connect with impact investors, development finance institutions, limited partners, general partners, philanthropic organisations, government representatives, local and international NGOs, social enterprises and other key decision makers in impact investment in West Africa. Elevate your capabilities to unlock impact capital for sustainable development

Connect

Connect with impact-led enterprises.

Gain Insights

Understand the investment interests of regional and national Limited Partners, Foundations and Family Offices.

Discover

Discover primary providers of catalytic capital in West Africa

Network

Establish new relationships and strengthen existing ties with C-suite executives.

Learn

Understand more about opportunities for impact and profit in West Africa.

Celebrate

Celebrate outstanding organisations that are building impact into their business and investment strategies.

Key Highlights

Prepare for two days packed with engaging activities, inspiring content and networking. Here are the most important sessions to keep in mind.

Plenary Sessions

Exclusive Side Events

Study Tour to Ghana

Curated Deal Rooms

Impact Fund Showcase

Awards Night

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Speakers

Afolabi Oladele

Chair, Impact Investors Foundation

Ibukun Awosika

Vice Chair GSG Impact and Chairperson, National Advisory Board for Impact Investing (NABII)

Thelma Ekiyor-Solanke

Chairperson, The Nigeria Office for Philanthropy and Impact Investing (NPO)

Alex Asiedu

Board Chair, Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh)

Etemore Glover

CEO, Impact Investors’ Foundation

Amma Lartey

CEO of Impact Investing Ghana (IIGh)

Sebastian Welisiejko

Chief Policy Officer, GSG Impact

Agudah Oguche

CEO, Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PENOP)

Wale Adeosun

CEO, Kuramo Capital Management

Hamdiya Ismaila

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Savannah Impact Advisory

Henrietta Onwugbuezie

Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, Director, Business Innovation Accelerator at Lagos Business School

Abdoulaye Bamba

ESG/CSR Coordinator, NSIA Group
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Event Agenda

12

Nov

Guest Arrival and Registration

  • 8:00 am
  • Waterfront
Guest Arrival and Registration

1

Nov

National Anthem/ Entertainment / Video Promotions

  • 9:30 am
  • Main Hall Foyer
National Anthem/ Entertainment / Video Promotions

1

Nov

Host Country Welcome Remark

  • 10:15 am
  • Main Hall
Host Country Welcome Remark

1

November

Goodwill Remarks and Recognition of Special Guests

  • 10:20 am
  • Main Event Hall
Goodwill Remarks and Recognition of Special Guests

1

November

Panel Session 1: Financing Africa’s Future: Forging New Narratives and Partnerships to Deepen Catalytic Capital for the SDGs and Africa Agenda 2063

  • 10:50 am
  • Main Event Hall
Panel Session 1: Financing Africa’s Future: Forging New Narratives and Partnerships to Deepen Catalytic Capital for the SDGs and Africa Agenda 2063

1

November

Keynote Address: Unlocking West Africa’s Potential: Bold Actions to Deepen Catalytic Capital

  • 10:20 am
  • Main Event Hall
Keynote Address: Unlocking West Africa’s Potential: Bold Actions to Deepen Catalytic Capital

1

November

Welcome and Goodwill Remarks from Government Officials and Public Sector Dignitaries

  • 11:35 am
  • Main Event Hall
Welcome and Goodwill Remarks from Government Officials and Public Sector Dignitaries

Refreshment Break, & Video Interlude (LEAP Africa Enterprise Spotlight, etc, IIF Success Story Spotlight)

1

November

Panel Session 2: Mainstreaming Impact Investing Policies to Increase Domestic and International Catalytic Capital Flows and Launch of Catalytic Capital in Nigeria report

  • 12:35 pm
  • Main Event Hall
Panel Session 2: Mainstreaming Impact Investing Policies to Increase Domestic and International Catalytic Capital Flows and Launch of Catalytic Capital in Nigeria report

Moderator: Ms. Etemore Glover, CEO, Impact Investors Foundation 

Session Track: Policy
Session Guide Note: 5 minute presentation by the moderator on the global context on policies in impact investing)

1

November

Panel Session 3: Reflections from Policymakers on Mainstreaming Impact Investing Policies to Increase Domestic and International Catalytic Capital Flows. (Session targeted at policymakers)

  • 1:25 pm
  • Main Event Hall
Panel Session 3: Reflections from Policymakers on Mainstreaming Impact Investing Policies to Increase Domestic and International Catalytic Capital Flows. (Session targeted at policymakers)

Moderator: Ms. Ibukun Awosika, Vice Chair GSG Impact and Chairperson, National Advisory Board for Impact Investing (NABII)

1

November

Lunch and Networking

  • 2:15 pm
  • Main Event Hall
Lunch and Networking

1

November

Breakout Session 1: Gender-Responsive Procurement and the Circular Economy: Catalyzing Market Access for Impact Enterprises

  • 3:15 pm
  • Breakout Room 1
Breakout Session 1: Gender-Responsive Procurement and the Circular Economy: Catalyzing Market Access for Impact Enterprises

Moderator: Mr. Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO, Nigeria Climate Innovation Centre – Sent

Session Track: Demand for  Capital

1

November

Breakout session 2: Building Bridges to Catalytic Capital: Harnessing the Power of Collaborative Ecosystems and ESOs for Systems Change

  • 3:15 pm
  • Breakout Room 2
Breakout session 2: Building Bridges to Catalytic Capital: Harnessing the Power of Collaborative Ecosystems and ESOs for Systems Change

1

November

Breakout Session 3 (French): From Metrics to Impact: Bridging the Gap Between ESG Integration and Impact Investing for Deeper Catalytic Capital Deployment and Access

  • 3:15 pm
  • Breakout Room 3
Breakout Session 3 (French): From Metrics to Impact: Bridging the Gap Between ESG Integration and Impact Investing for Deeper Catalytic Capital Deployment and Access

De la quantification à l’impact : Réduire le fossé entre Intégration ESG et Investissement d’impact pour le renforcement et l’accès au capital catalytique

Moderator:  Bowel Diop, Member, Senegal  Impact Investing Taskforce

 

Session Track: Supply of  Capital

1

November

Breakout Session 4 (French): Unlocking the Green Potential: Attracting Catalytic Capital for Climate Adaptation Solutions in West Africa

  • 3:15 pm
  • Breakout Room 4
Breakout Session 4 (French): Unlocking the Green Potential: Attracting Catalytic Capital for Climate Adaptation Solutions in West Africa

Breakout Session 4 (French): Unlocking the Green Potential:  Attracting Catalytic Capital for Climate Adaptation Solutions in West Africa

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Breakout Session 5 (French): Building from the Ground Up:  Strategies for Successful Locally-Led Catalytic Capital Deployment in West Africa

 

Moderator: Ibrahim Koara, AGRA, Accra, Ghana

Session Track: Supply of  Capital

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