Our Landmark Research Summary: Lighting the Path to African Impact Investing.
- Smart Impact Consult
- Jul 28
- 2 min read
When Senior Advisors, Executives, and Network Leaders across Africa’s impact investing landscape asked us for clarity— "how can more African countries join the African Impact Investing Group (AIIG) and become partners in the Global Steering Group (GSG) for Impact Investment?" —we listened.
The call came from a truly distinguished cohort of advisors and consultants in finance and strategy; CEOs and founders with decades of business acumen; energy and climate finance specialists; experts in HR, data privacy, and AI governance; researchers driving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); and the continent’s most committed ecosystem connectors. We are honored!
Their collective expertise spans countries from Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa, to Zambia, Kenya, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, and beyond1.
The Vision Behind Our Research Summary
Our team at Smart Impact Consult created this research summary as a dedicated roadmap for nations aspiring to join the AIIG and secure a meaningful place in the GSG Impact movement. This report demystifies the practical steps needed, beginning with forming national taskforces and culminating in robust partnerships, so that committed leaders everywhere can accelerate Africa’s progress and drive lasting positive change.
Our Long-Term Goal: Powering Investment, Fueling Innovation
We believe Africa’s future rests on its ability to attract, align, and catalyze the right kind of impact investment; especially those that champion transformative startups and ventures in the circular economy and AI industry. These sectors not only spur economic resilience and climate action; they also unlock unprecedented opportunities for Africa’s youth, women, and entrepreneurs to shape local, sustainable prosperity.
Our Mission: Investing in Impact and Education
As we soft launch our Impact Investment Readiness Program, our dual mission comes into sharp focus: to ensure impact capital is matched with Africa’s boldest and brightest ventures, and to reinvest in education across the region. We see investment as an engine that uplifts communities, builds capacity, and secures the next generation’s potential.
Download our research summary today and join us in charting the course toward a vibrant, and sustainable future.
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