MICROFINANCE EVENT: Africa Shared Value Summit; May 23 - 24, 2019; Nairobi, Kenya

This event aims to promote economic growth in Africa by increasing the awareness and popularity of the “shared value” business outlook, through which social and environmental protection are imbued into the fundamentals of business strategy. The schedule includes case presentations, discussions and lectures on topics including “Driving Shared Value Thinking in Entrepreneurship,” “Enabling Ecosystems for Growth: A Triple-Helix Perspective” and “Reimagining African Environmental Solutions.” The full program can be found at https://www.africasharedvaluesummit.com/programme/.

Background on Organizers: The summit is organized by Shift Social Development and the Shared Value Africa Initiative, both of which are based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tiekie Barnard serves as CEO of both organizations. Founded in 2016, Shift Social Development is an advocacy, training and consulting firm advocating for the adoption of the concept of shared value on the African continent and globally. Founded in 2017, the Shared Value Africa Initiative works to build the African economy by bringing businesses together in a community of shared value.

Cost and Registration: The fee to attend both days of the event is KES 37,000 (USD 370). A ticket to attend either one of the days costs KES 20,000 (USD 200). Half-day “masterclasses” can be added on either day for an additional charge of KES 5,000 (USD 50). For information on student discounts and additional details, you may visit https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/asvs19.

Event Website: https://www.africasharedvaluesummit.com/programme/

Event Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Elgon Road Nairobi, Kenya

Contact: For more details, you may email info[at]shiftimpact.africa or call +254 709 810000.

By Daena McClintock, Research Associate

Sources and Additional Resources

Event homepage
https://www.africasharedvaluesummit.com/

Event program
https://www.africasharedvaluesummit.com/programme/

Ticket information
https://www.africasharedvaluesummit.com/attend/

Venue information
https://www.africasharedvaluesummit.com/contact-us/

List of speakers
https://www.africasharedvaluesummit.com/all-speakers/

2018 Africa Shared Value Summit webpage
https://2018.africasharedvaluesummit.com/

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