Impact Innovators fighting a REAL battle
The world faces immense challenges, but within developing economies, a powerful force for positive change lies dormant. An estimated 250 million impact innovators across Africa, Asia, and Latin America hold solutions waiting to be implemented. These individuals are tackling critical issues in their communities, from healthcare and education to environmental sustainability and economic development.
The Problem: Systemic Exclusion
Despite their ingenuity and dedication, over 95% of these impact innovators lack access to the capital or resources they need to bring their innovations to life. Traditional financial and investment systems often overlook them due to factors like:
* Limited access to formal financial services
* Perceived risk associated with early-stage ventures
* Lack of awareness about impactful innovations
* Presence of corrupt political and economic systems.
This systemic exclusion creates a vast untapped potential for positive change. Countless impactful innovations remain unrealised, hindering progress towards a more sustainable and equitable future.
Sustainable Development Goals
Despite global efforts like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), progress across all areas remains critically sluggish. Governments are struggling to address these complex challenges, often falling behind on their commitments. This creates a critical gap where the ingenuity and dedication of impact innovators become even more crucial.
Our Focus: Bridging the Gap
We are committed to bridging the gap between these hidden heroes and the resources they need. By addressing the systemic barriers highlighted in a book, "Systemic Exclusion: Barrier to Scalable Impact Investment" (Joubert, 2018), we aim to:
* Increase awareness of the immense potential held by impact innovators in developing economies.
* Develop innovative financing mechanisms that cater to the specific needs of these changemakers.
* Foster a more inclusive investment ecosystem that recognizes and values the impact-driven approach.
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Together, we can unlock the power of these 250 million impact innovators. By supporting their efforts, we can create a ripple effect of positive change that transforms communities and economies around the world.
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Let's empower the hidden heroes and turn their dreams of positive change into reality.
Source
Joubert, M. 2018. Systemic Exclusion: A Barrier to Scalable Impact Investment.