Emerging Insights is a think piece series by Nsiona Impact exploring the frontiers of sustainable finance and transformative change in emerging and developing economies. Each piece presents fresh perspectives, practical innovations, and bold ideas to drive inclusive, resilient growth and progress toward the SDGs.
Driving the transition: How EMDE sovereigns can narrow the sustainable finance gap
Driving the transition: How EMDE sovereigns can narrow the sustainable finance gap Key messages: Official aid is declining, leaving EMDE sovereigns increasingly reliant on foreign private investment to finance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A major barrier to investment is the “investor perception gap” — a persistent mismatch between perceived and actual risk in...
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Beyond the hype: The case for impact investment in emerging economies
Beyond the hype: The enduring case for impact investment in emerging economies Is impact investing in emerging economies just hype? Has investor appetite reverted to purely financial returns? Far from being a passing trend, impact investing in emerging markets is poised for sustained growth. Leading voices in the industry argue...
Read MoreRoots & Values is a podcast series exploring the intersection of ambition, impact, sustainable investment, and transformative development in emerging and developing economies. Each episode delves into the stories behind sustainability-driven ventures and visionary pioneers transforming investor culture and advancing meaningful change. Rooted in our ‘Sequoia Tree Mindset’ – resilience, longevity and interconnectedness – we spotlight the personal journeys of remarkable individuals driving real-world impact.
Roots & Values Ep. 4: The MIT Côte d’Ivoire IMO Coaching Team
Episode 4: Rebuilding a National Math Team: Côte d’Ivoire’s IMO Comeback with MIT IMO Coaching Team In this episode, we speak with members of the MIT-led initiative supporting the revival of Côte d’Ivoire’s participation in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). Once one of the strongest programmes in sub-Saharan Africa, Côte...
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Episode 3 – Leslie Maasdorp : CEO of British International Investment
Episode 3: Leading in Development Finance with Leslie Maasdorp – CEO of British International Investment In the third episode of Roots & Values, host Alain Nsiona sits down with Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution investing to create sustainable and inclusive growth across...
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