The 2nd Gender impact Investment Summit of the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), Nigeria’s leading platform for unlocking impact capital, will be held on Wednesday, 25 September 2024, at Four Points by Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria’s commercial capital.
This disclosure is contained in the latest press statement released by IIF, noting that the event is dedicated to closing the gender financing gap by advocating for women-centric policies and promoting impact-driven investments. The summit will bring together key stakeholders from across the governments, investments, development and entrepreneurial communities to champion gender-inclusive financing practices in impact investing.
The 2nd Gender Impact Investment Summit represents a crucial step in addressing the gender financing gap in Nigeria. By bringing together key stakeholders, showcasing innovative models, and facilitating meaningful discussions, the summit aims to accelerate progress towards a more inclusive and equitable investment landscape. The event’s success will be measured by the concrete actions and commitments that emerge from it, paving the way for sustained growth and empowerment of women-led enterprises in Nigeria.
Building on the success of the inaugural summit, this year’s event with the theme “From Promise to Progress: Accelerating Impact Capital for Women-Led Enterprises” will feature a range of activities designed to foster collaboration and drive progress in empowering women-led enterprises. Attendees will include impact investors, development finance institutions, government officials, philanthropic organisations, and female entrepreneurs who are transforming Nigeria’s economic landscape.
The 2nd Gender Impact Investment Summit will showcase successful gender-inclusive business models, highlight financial products tailored specifically for women, and emphasise the need for increased diversity among decision-makers in the investment ecosystem. The summit aims to promote policies that support women-led businesses and create a more equitable environment for women in the impact investing landscape.
Expressing enthusiasm for the upcoming event, Etemore Glover, CEO of Impact Investors Foundation, said, “The 2nd Gender Impact Investment Summit is more than just a gathering, it’s a call to action to create an investment landscape where women are not only included but financially empowered. By addressing the gender financing gap and advocating for women-led policies, we can ensure that women-led enterprises play a central role in Nigeria’s economic development.”
The summit will serve as a platform for advancing impact investment knowledge, dialogue, and actions, ensuring that investors are able to accelerate the flow of impact capital to women-led enterprises. By focusing on long-term strategies, the Gender Impact Investment Summit will help create an environment where women-led businesses can thrive and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s sustainable economic growth.
The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) engages and collaborates with key stakeholders, active in the impact investing space, to unlock private capital for social investments in Nigeria. IIF’s overarching goal is to promote the growth and excellence of impact investing in Nigeria. In the last 5 years, IIF has been playing a leading role in the impact investing ecosystem in Nigeria by convening stakeholders in government, private and social sectors to advance its growth.
In furtherance of its effort to accelerate the market potential, the IIF established the Nigerian National Advisory Board for Impact Investing (NABII). The role of the NABII is to design and implement national strategies, regulations and policies that address the barriers inhibiting the growth of impact investing while unlocking opportunities for more impactful investments.
