MICROFINANCE EVENT: 10th Sankalp Africa Summit; March 1-2, 2023; Nairobi, Kenya

This event will focus on mechanisms through which entrepreneurial partnerships can solve global issues. The agenda offers time for one-on-one meetings plus 40 group sessions covering topics such as: (1) Financial Inclusion; (2) Circular Economy; (3) Affordable Housing; (4) Climate Change and Clean Energy; (5) Health & WASH [Water, Sanitation and Hygiene]; (6) Gender and Future of Work(ers); (6) Agriculture; and (7) Youth & Livelihoods.

Background on Organizers: The Aavishkaar-Intellecap Group supports entrepreneurs via equity funds, a venture debt vehicle, microfinance, advisory services and investment banking. As of 2021, the group manages assets totaling USD 1.1 billion and employs 6,500 people in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Kenya and the US. Intellecap is an India-based unit of the group that “works to build businesses that can benefit the underserved segments across Asia and Africa,” including in the fields of health, agriculture and financial inclusion.

Cost: The participation fees range from USD 199 to USD 999, and discounts of up to 25 percent are offered for each of the ticket categories.

For further information, you may email sankalpforum[at]intellecap.com or call +254 20 2441000.

By Renata Samadova, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources

10th Sankalp Africa Summit description
https://events.sankalpforum.com/event/bdf469d3-4cfb-42b7-b8c4-2d6337018cb0/summary

Intellecap homepage
https://www.intellecap.com

Aavishkaar Group homepage
https://aavishkaargroup.com

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