MICROFINANCE EVENT: Sankalp Africa Summit; March 1-4, 2022; Nairobi, Kenya

In parallel with its sibling Sankalp events that have a global or Southeast Asian focus, this forum is intended to “leverage the knowledge and networks from entrepreneurs, investors, corporations and policymakers” to promote “development through entrepreneurship and innovation.” The theme for the ninth Sankalp Africa Summit is “mainstreaming impact” to create impact-driven economies. Topic areas include: (1) Inclusive Fintech [Financial Technology] and Financial Services; (2) Healthcare, Water and Sanitation; (3) Gender-lens Investing and Women Leaders; (4) Agriculture; (5) Climate Change and Circular Economies; and (6) Impact Investing, Blended Finance and Collaborative Philanthropy. The event also offers “deal rooms” for investors and entrepreneurs to meet as well as classes relating to entrepreneurship.

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: In-person tickets range in cost from USD 139 to USD 559. Premium virtual tickets, which include access to all virtual exhibitors and meetings with speakers, range from USD 39 to USD 499. A free virtual pass provides access to a limited range of “virtual knowledge sessions.”

Event website: https://www.sankalpforum.com/sankalp-africa-summit/

For more information, you may email sankalpforum[at]intellecap.net or call +91 022 6124 8900 or +254 20 2441000

By Divya Deshmukh, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources

Aavishkaar-Intellecap Group homepage
https://aavishkaargroup.com/

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