Innovative solutions workshop: unlocking capital for African SMEs and growth businesses, by the Collaborative for Frontier Finance

Join Collaborative for Frontier Finance for a one-day interactive workshop to explore innovative financing models that are being used to bolster local fund managers.

With the appropriate support of donor agencies, DFIs, African pension funds, government agencies, and foundations, local, small business growth funds are positioned to channel $4.5 billion in new impact capital for the region's SMEs. Come learn about the new approaches in the market. Building upon these examples, co-create approaches that leverage your own organization’s resources and capabilities. Share thoughts and ideas on ways of collectively driving capital mobilization at scale.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Explore financing models and business development support services that are helping African SMEs grow and scale
• Build upon catalytic initiatives led by US DFC, FCDO, BII, and research from the International Growth Centre – to set the stage for how to effectively catalyze small business finance.
• Engage in open discussions on priorities, capabilities, resources and connect with peers on shared challenges and opportunities.
• The chance to co-create new approaches to apply within your organization.

On Thursday evening, October 3, 2024, from 18:00 to 21:00, you are also invited to attend a pre-workshop reception and dinner at Ankole Kitisuru. Don't miss out on this unique chance to connect with market players and like-minded peers. To register please reach out to Lisa Mwende at lisa@frontierfinance.org - see you there!