The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 2023 concluded on August 11, 2023, with a resounding success. The two-day summit was held at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, and brought together over 2,000 business, policy, investment, and sustainability leaders from across Africa.
The theme of the summit was “Global Vision, Local Action: Repositioning the African Development Ecosystem for Sustainable Outcomes.” The summit explored how the private sector, impact investors, governments, and civil society can work together to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The summit featured a number of high-level speakers, including Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations; Abubakar Suleiman, Group Managing Director of Sterling Bank; Joyce Banda, former President of Malawi; and Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria.
The speakers discussed a range of issues related to social impact investing, climate change, entrepreneurship, and education. They also shared their insights on how to overcome the challenges facing Africa and build a more sustainable future for the continent.
In addition to the plenary sessions, the summit also featured a number of workshops and networking events. These events provided participants with the opportunity to learn more about specific topics, connect with other stakeholders, and share their own experiences.
The ASIS 2023 was a valuable opportunity for leaders from across Africa to come together and discuss how to accelerate progress towards the SDGs. The summit generated a number of new ideas and partnerships, and it is expected to have a lasting impact on the African development landscape.
Here are some of the key takeaways from the summit:
- The private sector has a critical role to play in achieving the SDGs.
- Impact investing is a powerful tool that can be used to address social and environmental challenges.
- Climate change is a major threat to Africa’s development, but it also presents an opportunity for innovation and growth.
- Education is essential for building a more prosperous and sustainable Africa.
- Collaboration is essential for achieving the SDGs.
The ASIS 2023 was a successful event that generated a lot of excitement and momentum for social impact investing in Africa. The summit is expected to have a lasting impact on the African development landscape, and it will be interesting to see how the ideas and partnerships that were formed at the summit translate into action in the years to come.
