Impact Investing In Social Protection Training Course

Introduction

In an evolving global development landscape, traditional funding streams alone are often insufficient to meet the escalating demand for comprehensive social welfare. Impact Investing in Social Protection presents a powerful, innovative approach to leveraging private capital for social outcomes, bridging critical financing gaps and fostering sustainable solutions. This essential training course is meticulously designed to equip policymakers, government officials, private sector investors, social protection practitioners, and development finance specialists with the specialized knowledge and practical skills required to understand, design, and implement impact-driven investments in social safety nets. Participants will gain a robust understanding of impact investing principles, blended finance mechanisms, social impact bonds, results-based financing, and ethical considerations, enabling them to mobilize new resources and accelerate the achievement of social development goals. Our comprehensive curriculum emphasizes hands-on application, best practices, and real-world case studies pertinent to the burgeoning impact investing ecosystem in Nairobi, Kenya, and across the African continent, empowering you to unlock catalytic capital for social change.

This social finance training course is crucial for individuals and organizations in Nairobi, Kenya, and across Africa striving to diversify funding for social programs, enhance efficiency, and achieve measurable social returns alongside financial returns. Mastering blended finance for social protection, implementing results-based financing in social programs, and understanding strategies for attracting private capital for public good are indispensable for scaling up effective interventions, fostering innovation, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of social protection systems. This program offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate your expertise in innovative social protection financing and sustainable development investment, positioning your organization at the forefront of pioneering new financial models for inclusive growth and driving significant human and economic progress across the region.

Target Audience

• Social Protection Policy Makers
• Government Officials (Treasury, Finance, Planning)
• Private Sector Investors & Fund Managers
• Development Finance Institutions (DFIs)
• Impact Investors & Philanthropic Foundations
• Social Protection Program Managers
• Financial Advisors & Consultants

Course Objectives

• Understand the core concepts of impact investing and its distinct characteristics from traditional finance.
• Learn about the current landscape and growth potential of impact investing in social protection globally and in Kenya.
• Master different financial instruments and structures used in impact investing for social outcomes.
• Develop proficiency in identifying suitable areas and programs within social protection for impact investment.
• Explore mechanisms for blended finance, combining public, philanthropic, and private capital.
• Understand results-based financing (RBF) and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) as tools for social protection.
• Learn about robust impact measurement and management (IMM) frameworks for social protection investments.
• Identify legal, regulatory, and governance considerations for successful impact investing in social protection.
• Develop effective due diligence processes for evaluating impact investment opportunities.
• Understand strategies for attracting and engaging diverse impact investors in social protection.
• Explore challenges and opportunities in scaling impact investments for social welfare.
• Drive the development and implementation of innovative financing solutions for social protection.
• Position yourself as a leader in leveraging private capital for impactful social protection outcomes.

Duration

5 Days

Course Content

Module 1. Introduction to Impact Investing

• Defining impact investing: intentionality, financial return, measurable social/environmental impact
• Differentiating impact investing from traditional investing and philanthropy
• The evolution of impact investing and its relevance to sustainable development goals (SDGs)
• Overview of the global impact investing market and its growth
• The role of impact investing in bridging the social protection financing gap in Kenya

Module 2. Investment Models for Social Protection

• Equity, debt, and hybrid instruments in impact investing
• Grant-making, program-related investments (PRIs), and mission-related investments (MRIs)
• Understanding different investor types: foundations, DFIs, private equity, institutional investors
• Case studies of financial instruments applied to social protection
• Structuring investment deals for social outcomes

Module 3. Blended Finance and Catalytic Capital module

• What is blended finance? Combining public, philanthropic, and private capital
• Rationale for blending finance: de-risking, attracting commercial capital, achieving scale
• Examples of blended finance structures in social protection
• The role of catalytic capital in mobilizing larger private investments
• Designing effective blended finance vehicles for social outcomes

Module 4. Results-Based Financing (RBF) and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) module

• Introduction to Results-Based Financing (RBF) in social protection
• How RBF links payments to pre-agreed social outcomes
• Understanding Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and Development Impact Bonds (DIBs)
• Roles of different actors in SIBs: outcome funders, investors, service providers
• Case studies of SIBs in areas relevant to social protection (e.g., re-employment, early childhood development)

Module 5. Impact Measurement and Management (IMM) module

• The importance of robust IMM for accountability and learning
• Methodologies for measuring social impact: IRIS+, GIIN, SDG Impact
• Developing relevant social performance indicators for social protection
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting for impact investments
• Balancing financial and social returns in performance assessment

Module 6. Legal, Regulatory, and Governance Aspects module

• Legal structures for impact investment vehicles (e.g., benefit corporations, social enterprises)
• Regulatory environment for impact investing in Kenya and beyond
• Due diligence processes for assessing social and financial viability
• Governance arrangements for ensuring transparency and accountability in partnerships
• Addressing ethical considerations and potential risks of commercialization in social services

Module 7. Market Building and Future Trends module

• Strategies for building a robust impact investing ecosystem for social protection
• Attracting and engaging diverse investors: public, private, philanthropic
• Role of intermediaries, accelerators, and incubators
• Emerging trends: digital impact investing, blockchain for transparency
• Policy recommendations to foster impact investing in social protection in Africa

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 10 working days before commencement of the training.