Impact Investing: Driving Positive Change Through Capital

Introduction

Impact Investing empowers professionals to understand and participate in investments that generate measurable social and environmental impact alongside financial returns. This course focuses on exploring impact measurement, developing impact investment strategies, and navigating the evolving landscape of sustainable finance. Participants will learn to evaluate impact opportunities, assess social and environmental outcomes, and align investment portfolios with ethical and sustainable goals. By mastering impact investing, professionals can contribute to positive change and drive financial inclusion while achieving financial returns.

The growing demand for socially and environmentally responsible investments is transforming the financial sector, demanding a comprehensive understanding of impact measurement and management. This course delves into the intricacies of impact assessment frameworks, blended finance models, and impact reporting, empowering participants to develop and implement effective impact investment strategies. By integrating financial acumen with social and environmental awareness, this program enables individuals to create investment portfolios that generate positive impact and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable future.

Target Audience:

• Impact investors
• Fund managers
• Philanthropic organizations
• Development finance institutions
• Social entrepreneurs
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals
• Investment analysts
• Students of finance and social impact
• Individuals interested in impact investing
• Non-profit organizations
• Foundations
• Family offices
• Government agencies

Course Objectives:

• Understand the principles and benefits of impact investing.
• Implement techniques for identifying and evaluating impact investment opportunities.
• Understand the role of impact measurement and management in impact investing.
• Implement techniques for measuring and reporting social and environmental impact.
• Understand the principles of developing and managing impact investment portfolios.
• Implement techniques for structuring and executing impact investment deals.
• Understand the role of blended finance and innovative financing models in impact investing.
• Implement techniques for utilizing blended finance and innovative financing structures.
• Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding impact investing.
• Implement techniques for ensuring compliance and transparency in impact investments.
• Understand the role of stakeholder engagement and collaboration in impact investing.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of scaling up impact investing initiatives.
• Develop strategies for promoting and implementing impact investing solutions.

DURATION

10 Days

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1: Foundations of Impact Investing

• Principles and benefits of investing for social and environmental impact.
• Understanding the evolution of impact investing and sustainable finance.
• Benefits of blended value creation and positive change.
• Historical context and emerging impact investing trends.

Module 2: Impact Investment Opportunity Evaluation

• Techniques for identifying and evaluating impact investment opportunities.
• Implementing impact due diligence and feasibility assessments.
• Utilizing impact frameworks and methodologies.
• Managing impact opportunity selection and prioritization.

Module 3: Impact Measurement and Management

• Understanding the role of impact measurement in impact investing.
• Implementing impact measurement and management frameworks.
• Utilizing impact metrics and indicators.
• Managing impact data collection and analysis.

Module 4: Social and Environmental Impact Measurement

• Techniques for measuring and reporting social and environmental impact.
• Implementing impact reporting standards and methodologies.
• Utilizing impact assessment tools and platforms.
• Managing impact reporting and disclosure.

Module 5: Impact Investment Portfolio Development

• Understanding the principles of developing and managing impact portfolios.
• Implementing impact portfolio construction and asset allocation.
• Utilizing impact benchmarks and performance measurement.
• Managing portfolio monitoring and reporting.

Module 6: Impact Investment Deal Structuring

• Techniques for structuring and executing impact investment deals.
• Implementing financial modeling and valuation.
• Utilizing impact deal terms and legal documentation.
• Managing deal negotiation and closing.

Module 7: Blended Finance and Innovative Financing

• Understanding the role of blended finance in impact investing.
• Implementing innovative financing models and structures.
• Utilizing public-private partnerships and impact bonds.
• Managing blended finance transactions.

Module 8: Blended Finance and Innovative Financing Implementation

• Techniques for utilizing blended finance and innovative financing structures.
• Implementing risk mitigation and return enhancement strategies.
• Utilizing blended finance platforms and tools.
• Managing blended finance portfolio performance.

Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

• Understanding legal and regulatory frameworks for impact investing.
• Implementing compliance with impact investing standards and regulations.
• Utilizing social enterprise and impact investment legislation.
• Managing legal and regulatory risks.

Module 10: Impact Investment Compliance and Transparency

• Techniques for ensuring compliance and transparency in impact investments.
• Implementing impact reporting and disclosure standards.
• Utilizing impact verification and assurance processes.
• Managing impact reporting audits and verification.

Module 11: Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Understanding the role of stakeholder engagement in impact investing.
• Implementing collaborative partnerships and initiatives.
• Utilizing stakeholder communication and feedback mechanisms.
• Managing stakeholder relations and engagement.

Module 12: Scaling Impact Investing Initiatives

• Understanding the challenges and opportunities of scaling impact investing.
• Implementing innovative financing mechanisms and partnerships.
• Utilizing policy advocacy and market development.
• Managing impact investment project scaling and replication.

Module 13: Impact Investing Strategy Development

• Techniques for developing impact investment project roadmaps.
• Implementing pilot project testing and evaluation.
• Utilizing scalability and performance optimization techniques.
• Managing impact investing team and governance.

Module 14: Case Studies: Impact Investing Implementations

• Analyzing real-world examples of successful impact investing implementations.
• Highlighting best practices and innovative solutions.
• Documenting project outcomes and impact.
• Industry and investment leader testimonials.

Module 15: The Future of Impact Investing

• Exploring emerging impact investing technologies and trends.
• Integrating impact data and analytics for decision-making.
• Adapting to evolving regulatory landscapes and market demands.
• Building resilient and impactful impact investing ecosystems.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 5 working days before commencement of the training.