Zambian National Advisory Board for Impact Investment (NABII)

📣 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁! Are you a forward-thinking Zambian business passionate about creating inclusive impact? The 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘆 (𝗜𝗔𝗣) 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 is thrilled to announce its latest round of funding! 📅 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📍𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: Cambodia, Ethiopia, Uganda and 𝗭𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗮. If your business is ready to lead with innovative and inclusive solutions, don’t miss this chance to make a difference and scale your impact! 💼 Apply for grants ranging from €𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 €𝟮𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 to drive change in clean energy, climate resilience, food security, women & youth empowerment, and WASH sectors (Businesses in these themes that have an element of financial inclusion or digitalization can be considered), and receive technical and investment raising support.   🔍 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝟏𝟓 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – start early! Register on SmartME and submit your application to be part of this transformative initiative. Each submission will undergo expert evaluation to identify the most innovative solutions.   Visit https://lnkd.in/dd_ec-ie to learn more and apply! Take the challenge, and make the change! 🌱💡 #IAPChallengeFund #InclusiveBusiness #CallForApplication #SustainableDevelopment #ImpactFunding #Impactinvesting #ApplyNow @Sida-styrelsen för Internationellt Utvecklingssamarbete, SNV, Inclusive Business Partners, Bopinc, Avencion Zambia Business Angels Network

🌐 World Development Information Day reminds us of the importance of international cooperation and innovative solutions to development challenges. Here is an example of these principles in action 🎯 from our National Partner in Zambia 👇🏾 📢 During the #ZIIS2024, the Bank of Zambia announced a K5-billion (188 mln USD) 💸 Small and Growing Business Initiative (SGBI) in collaboration with Zambian National Advisory Board for Impact Investment (NABII). This initiative aims to expand access to affordable finance for MSMEs, fostering sustainable growth across Zambia. The design works on the SBGI has been a collaborative 🫱🏼🫲🏾 effort from the Bank of Zambia, GSG Impact, the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3), Collaborative for Frontier Finance (CFF), Mentor Me Africa, and the USAID EDGE Project. Through collaboration between governments, national bodies, and financial institutions, SGBI shows how developing countries can mobilise public opinion and resources. Zambia is taking a crucial step towards economic development by expanding access to capital for MSMEs. Dr. Denny H. Kalyalya, Governor of the Bank of Zambia, Alwaleed Alatabani, Peter A. Wiebler, Simunza S. Muyangana, Nalucha Nganga-Ziba, Austin Mwape, Prospero , ACDI/VOCA, WWF Zambia, Solidaridad Network, Stanbic Bank Zambia Video Credit: The Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), Wilson Mulinda  #MSME #ImpactInvesting #SustainableDevelopment #Zambia

Yesterday, NABII was privileged to attend the launch and signing ceremony of the USD 491.75 million Zambia Farm-to-Market Compact Grant by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). This Compact program includes four projects that aims to strengthen agriculture and Agro-processing sectors by significantly enhancing development in road infrastructure, renewable energy, irrigation, and logistics support. These improvements are designed to increase access to market services for our rural communities. Kudos to both parties for this great milestone 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽! Millennium Challenge Corporation Austin Mwape Peter Chintu Audrey Hamayanda

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘! As a proud member of the Africa Impact Investing Group (AIIG), NABII is thrilled to announce that the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁, Africa’s biggest platform for Impact Investing, will be hosted by @ImpactInvestingGhana and Impact Investors Foundation IIF together with the GSG National Partners and Taskforces of Africa Impact Investing Group on 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟭-𝟭𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 in Accra, Ghana. Find more details here:https://shorturl.at/6Rzo4 The @Africa Impact Summit 2025 is in partnership with Impact Investing GhanaImpact Investors Foundation IIF Zambian National Advisory Board for Impact Investment (NABII) @Impact Investing SA Impact Investing Kenya GSG Impact Ford Foundation UNDP Sanlam RMB - Rand Merchant Bank @AUDA- NEPAD at African Union Development Agency- NEPADKrutham KIFFWA - Kenya Innovative Finance Facility for Water @East African Philanthropy NetworkANDE West Africa @Nairobi International Financial CentreThe RISA FundUK INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT LTD East Africa Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EAVCA) SAB FOUNDATION African Venture Philanthropy Alliance (AVPA) For more information on how to partner with us, please write to [email protected] or reach out to contact NABII Zambia at [email protected] #AfricaImpactSummit2025 | #AfricaLeadsImpact

#ZIIS2024 What an insightful #ZIIS2024 Day two summary from one of delegates Patrick Ng'ona .

Good News from the #ZIIS2024! 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐈 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐊𝟓 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐌𝐄 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. During the #ZIIS2024, the Bank of Zambia unveiled a K5-billion Small and Growing Business Initiative (SGBI) in collaboration with NABII Zambia. This initiative aims to expand access to affordable finance for MSMEs, fostering sustainable growth across Zambia. The SGBI will be crucial in driving economic transformation by supporting businesses in key sectors. More 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7VAwzxM #CatalysingImpactinvestmentinZM #ImpactInvesting #SMEs #SustainableFinance #Zambia GSG Impact Prospero ACDI/VOCAUSAIDEDGE @GREENTech4CE WWF ZambiaSolidaridad Network Stanbic Bank Zambia

#ZIIS2024 Last week, from October 9-10, we successfully convened over 200 leaders from across Zambia, East Africa, South Africa, and the USA at the Zambia Impact Investment Summit - #ZIIS2024 - to explore ways to leverage impact investment for Zambia's sustainable future. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 💡Pension Funds for Impact Investment Pension funds present a significant opportunity for impact investment, particularly in renewable energy. However, there is a need to address knowledge gaps and develop guidelines to fully unlock this potential. 💡 Focus on the Key Sectors Sectors like sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and conservation were highlighted as high-impact areas for investment. These sectors present opportunities to enhance food security, create jobs, and build resilience to climate change. 💡 Private Sector Growth Through Policy Support A robust policy framework is essential for private sector growth. The summit called for government policies that foster a business-friendly environment, enabling the private sector to create jobs and drive sustainable economic transformation. 💡 Improving Access to Finance Innovative financial technologies are expanding access to finance, particularly for SMEs. Collaborative efforts from investors, governments, and NGOs are essential to scaling these innovations and promoting financial inclusion. 💡 Driving Impact Transparency Transparency around social and environmental impacts is becoming central to investment decisions. Investors are now aligning financial returns with SDG and climate goals, emphasizing the need for measurable impact in investment portfolios. 💡 Collaboration for Sustainable Development The summit underscored the importance of strong partnerships between the government, private sector, and NGOs to tackle Zambia’s pressing social and environmental challenges. Impact investing emerged as a crucial tool to align financial goals with sustainable outcomes through collective action. 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: As we reflect on these takeaways, it’s time for action. We call on stakeholders across all sectors to take bold steps in driving collaboration, shaping supportive policy frameworks, and expanding financial access. NABII Zambia stands ready to coordinate and support private sector efforts through its all-inclusive platform, facilitating the large-scale deployment of impact finance to make a meaningful contribution toward achieving Zambia’s SDGs. A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers and participants for your presence and valuable contributions. Our sincere gratitude goes to our 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬- @USAIDEDGE Activity Prospero @GREENTech4CE WWF Zambia Solidaridad Network Stanbic Bank Zambia - for making the #ZIIS2024 a reality! We couldn't have done it without your generous support. Denny H Kalyalya Alwaleed Alatabani Simunza S. MuyanganaMutumboi MundiaAustin Mwape WWF ZambiaProspero ACDI/VOCA

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝑺𝑮 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒁𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒊𝒂 𝒃𝒚 𝑹𝒆𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒄𝒂 𝑯𝒊𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒐 -Associate Director at PwC Zambia Sustainable reporting makes our economy more impact investment attractive and resilient to mitigate climate change-associated risks, especially in the energy and agriculture sectors. Shining a light on Zambia's deliberate efforts to be part of the Low carbon economy by committing to conditional emissions reduction targets from 25% to 47% by 2030. "This is a journey but it has to be started and it has started." #ImpactInvestment #ZIIS2024

The first session of the #ZIIS2024 was officially opened by our board chairperson and graced by some of our partners from GSG Impact USAID/Zambia WWF Zambia & the @worldbank; who highlighted the opportunities present in impact investment as we leverage collaboration to foster change and sustainable growth.

#ZIIS2024 The wait is almost over! Tomorrow, we kick off the Zambia Impact Investment Summit #ZIIS2024 at Ciela Bonanza. We’re excited to bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss impactful investment opportunities, including the much-anticipated announcement by the Bank of Zambia and NABII Zambia. See you there! #ImpactInvesting #ZambiaInvests #ZIIS2024