The event began with a warm welcome address delivered by the Director of ASEW and Summit Convener, setting the tone for a series of thought-provoking keynote sessions by expert speakers. These keynotes provided valuable insights into various aspects of impact-focused leadership, resource mobilization, and entrepreneurial innovation. Following the keynotes, participants engaged in two dynamic panel discussions moderated by leading professionals in the impact sector.
The first panel addressed the topic “Resource Scarcity, Inefficiency, or Limited Awareness? Identifying Resource Challenges of Impact-Focused Organizations and Exploring Solutions.” and The second panel explored “The State of the African Social Enterprise Ecosystem in Resourcing Impact Work: Assessing Current Progress, Exploring Potential, and Charting Future Pathways. These sessions generated actionable insights and ideas for addressing the pressing challenges faced by impact-driven organizations across Africa.
The second day commenced with presentations from the five finalists of the Sustaining Impact Prize, who pitched their projects to a panel of judges. The awards ceremony celebrated their innovation and commitment to driving sustainable impact in their communities. The day continued with masterclasses held across six partner locations in Africa, focusing on sustainable business models for social enterprises and NGOs. These interactive sessions provided practical tools and strategies for building resilient organizations capable of sustaining long-term impact. The masterclasses were hosted in collaboration with local partners at the following locations:
