Focus on Impact

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Focus on Impact is the Impact Europe podcast where renowned experts share their views on the topics and trends that define the impact sector.

12 HR. AGO

Focus on INGOs Doing Impact Investing

In this episode, we discuss the main findings from our research on how International Non-Governmental Organisations (INGOs) are engaging in impact investing. Joining us is Antoine Cocle, Interim Director at Boosting Opportunities, the impact investing arm of Ayuda en Acción, who also shares insights into Ayuda en Acción’s journey in this space. Hosted by Clara Maspons, Impact Europe’s Knowledge Associate, and Gianluca Gaggiotti, Senior Knowledge Manager, this episode is produced by Alon Shapi...

31 min
JUL 11

Focus on Blended Finance — Part 2

In the second part of the episode, Debra Schwartz, Managing Director of Impact Investments at MacArthur Foundation, and Nadia Nikolova, Lead Portfolio Manager for Allianz Global Investors’ Impact and Development Credit, walk us through the main lessons learned when designing the SDG Loan Fund, its potential for replicability, and the additional impact it is expected to generate. Listen to the end to find out why it was worth it! This episode is hosted by Clara Maspons and Gianluca...

15 min
JUL 4

Focus on Blended Finance -- Part 1

In the first part of this 2-part episode, we explore how the SDG Loan Fund — one of the largest blended finance deals to date — came about, its main challenges, and how it successfully aligned the needs and risks of all parties involved to mobilise additional capital towards sustainable development in emerging markets. Featuring Debra Schwartz, Managing Director of Impact Investments at MacArthur Foundation, and Nadia Nikolova, Lead Portfolio Manager for Allianz Global Investors’ Impact and D...

24 min
APR 3

Focus on INGOs

In this episode, we explore how International Non-Govermental Organisations (INGOs) are engaging in impact investing to amplify their impact and missions – together with Paul Ronalds, CEO of Save the Children Global Ventures. This episode is hosted by Clara Maspons and Gianluca Gaggiotti, respectively Impact Europe’s Knowledge Associate and Senior Knowledge Manager; the show is produced by Alon Shapiro and Nathan Ritholz. https://scgv.org/ https://www.impacteurope.net/

31 min
JAN 15

Focus on Intentionality

In this episode, we bring the intentionality element of impact investing to practice and explore its links with measurability and additionality – together with Aglaé Touchard Le Drian, Managing Partner and Co-Head of RAISE Impact. This episode is hosted by Gianluca Gaggiotti, Impact Europe’s Knowledge Manager, Arnau Picón, Knowledge and Learning Associate; the show is produced by Alon Shapiro and Nathan Ritholz.

25 min
10/12/2023

Focus on Institutional Resources

Welcome to Focus on Impact, the EVPA podcast where the most renowned experts share their views on the main topics and trends that define the impact sector. In the fifth episode of this series, we discuss about mobilisation of institutional resources for impact with Laure Wessemius-Chibrac, managing director of the Dutch National Advisory Board, which just released a study on changing perceptions of institutional investors. This episode is hosted by Gianluca Gaggiotti, EVPA’s Knowledge Manager...

35 min
08/01/2023

Focus on the SDGs

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a powerful framework for any organisation mobilising capital to drive social change – but, “what do we do about it now?” In this episode of Focus on Impact, we discuss the link between the SDGs and impact measurement and management with Olga Tarasov, Senior Director of Inquiry and Insights at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors. This episode is hosted by Arnau Picón, EVPA’s Research and Learning Associate; the show is produced by Alon Shapiro and Nat...

35 min
07/12/2023

Focus on Comparability

Focus on Impact is the EVPA podcast where the most renowned experts share their views on the main topics and trends that define the impact sector. In episode three, we discuss comparability and aggregation of impact performances with an experienced practitioner: Maria Oliva from Oryx Impact. Maria is in charge of Oryx’s Impact Measurement and Management and Technical Assistance facility. This episode is hosted by Gianluca Gaggiotti, EVPA’s Knowledge Manager; the show is produced by Alon Shapi...

28 min
04/03/2023

Focus on Data Harmonisation

In the second episode of Focus on Impact, we discuss about the data harmonisation effort with GSG, the European NABs and their academic partners, with the person who helped us initiate and coordinate this collaborative effort, Raffaella de Felice.This episode is co-hosted by Alessia Gianoncelli, EVPA’s Director of Knowledge and Programs , and Gianluca Gaggiotti, EVPA’s Knowledge Manager; the show is produced by Alon Shapiro and Nathan Ritholz.

25 min
03/13/2023

Focus on Accountability

In the first episode of Focus on Impact, we discuss about accountability, assurance and standards with one of the most relevant voices in the industry, Jeremy Nicholls.This episode is hosted by Arnau Picón, EVPA’s Research and Learning Associate; the show is produced by Alon Shapiro and Nathan Ritholz.

37 min

10 Episodes

Focus on Impact is the Impact Europe podcast where renowned experts share their views on the topics and trends that define the impact sector.

Creator

Impact Europe
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

10
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

Focus on Impact

Focus on Impact

Episodes

Focus on INGOs Doing Impact Investing

Focus on Blended Finance — Part 2

Focus on Blended Finance -- Part 1

Focus on INGOs

Focus on Intentionality

Focus on Institutional Resources

Focus on the SDGs

Focus on Comparability

Focus on Data Harmonisation

Focus on Accountability

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