Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs

ANDE is looking for a new chapter head in West Africa. I'm very grateful to Em Ekong for her work guiding the team over the last few years and that she will continue with us in an advisory capacity. We need a full time, customer service oriented leader, preference for Nigeria based, who is excited to catalyze action to strengthen the ecosystem by finding ways to make members better at what they do and helping their work with entrepreneurs go further and faster.

📢 Deadline for Early Bird Registration is fast approaching! ⚠️ Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Metrics Conference - a 3-day deep dive into the future of impact measurement, featuring in-depth sessions on topics such as SROI, climate metrics, impact investing, and AI. 🌍📊 📄 Check out the draft agenda 👉 https://lnkd.in/datzbyd5 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dts8PX2J Builders Vision IKEA Foundation ANDE East Africa #ImpactInvesting #SROI #ClimateMetrics #AI #MetricsConference #Nairobi #ImpactMeasurement

🚨 Early-Bird Registration is Still Open! 🚨 🌍 Join us in Nairobi for the ultimate gathering of global leaders shaping the future of monitoring & evaluation, AI-powered insights, participatory practices, and ESG metrics. ✨ What’s in store: ➡️Expert-led workshops on AI, participatory evaluation, & ESG ➡️Practical tools you can start using right away ➡️Unmatched networking with changemakers from around the world 👉 Secure your early-bird spot now: https://ow.ly/jQty50VpGim 📑 Explore the draft agenda: https://lnkd.in/datzbyd5 #ImpactMeasurement #AI #ESG #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Metrics #Nairobi #Kenya Builders Vision IKEA Foundation ANDE East Africa

Join us for the Shell LiveWire Top Ten Innovators Awards! We’re proud to partner with Shell LiveWire for the Top Ten Innovators Awards, taking place virtually on April 16, 2025, at 2 PM BST. Shell LiveWire’s Top Ten Innovators is a global competition that highlights impactful and innovative Shell LiveWire entrepreneurs who are making positive contributions towards social impact, environmental sustainability, and business innovation. Shell LiveWire is Shell’s flagship enterprise development program. For over 40 years, it has empowered thousands of entrepreneurs around the world, breaking down barriers and helping them fulfill their true potential. The program creates a lasting legacy of positive impact, where thriving businesses generate meaningful employment and economic prosperity within their communities and beyond. At ANDE, we’re proud to support Shell LiveWire by providing capacity-building support to its global network of implementing partners. This year, we had the honor of participating in the judging process for the awards. Our Executive Director, Devin Chesney, along with Asia Regional Director, Sucharita Kamath (She/Her), and Latin America Regional Director, Pedro Martinez-Estrada, played a key role in selecting this year’s winners. Devin Chesney will announce the winners of the Implementing Partner Award, with the winner receiving a sponsorship to attend the 2025 ANDE Annual Global Conference in Mexico this September. Join Shell LiveWire’s Top Ten Innovators Awards on April 16 to celebrate impactful entrepreneurs driving social impact, environmental sustainability, and business innovation across the world: https://lnkd.in/epdhVmeZ Visit the virtual lobby to learn more about the awards and finalists. To find out more about Shell LiveWire, visit their website: https://lnkd.in/gr4rBgsw #TopTenInnovators #Entrepreneurship #SocialImpact #Sustainability #Innovation #ANDE #GlobalPartnerships

🚀 Join us for an inspiring 3-day conference focused on shaping the future of measurement practices in entrepreneurship ecosystems across developing economies! 💡 This year’s agenda includes exciting sessions on: 🌍 Climate Change & Impact 🤖 AI-driven Metrics ⬆ Social Return on Investment (SROI) Fundamentals 💹 Gender-focused Investment & Impact Measurement 👩💻 Metrics for Decent Work ♻️ Waste & Circular Economy Check out the full draft agenda here: https://lnkd.in/datzbyd5 🎟️ Don’t miss out on early-bird registration - secure your spot today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dts8PX2J #ANDEMetrics2025 #ImpactMeasurement #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #AI #GenderEquality #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #SocialImpact

📣3 Days until we explore women’s economic leadership and the barriers they still face. How can we ensure equal access to funding, markets, and leadership roles? Join the conversation at #NextGenAfrica2025. #NextGenAfrica2025 #AspenInstitute #NextGenAfrica2025 Pangea Global Ventures Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation FATE Foundation Small Foundation Impact Investing Ghana Impact Hub Accra Impact Amplifier Wangara Green Ventures Rainbow Consult Open Capital Aspen Global Leadership Network Aspen Global Innovators Group Em Ekong Awa Alyne Daffe Anene Christine (MBA)

📢 Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) is now accepting applications for their first class in 2025! This cycle will target: 🌾🚜 Sustainable agriculture solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia. 🌱 🌏 Other climate adaptation and mitigation solutions targeting Asia-Pacific. Learn more and apply by April 24 ➡️: www.ccfacility.org/apply

📣 ♻️ Calling the attention of all Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (ESOs)! Our call for proposals for the Investment Innovation Fund is open and the deadline is fast approaching. This fund seeks to empower ESOs to craft and implement technical assistance activities that will help bolster access to finance in India's Waste and Circularity sector. As part of our Access to Green Finance project, the fund is designed to support ESOs in piloting, testing, or scaling innovative solutions that empower waste and circularity-focused SGBs in India. The goal is to generate valuable insights and learnings that can drive broader adoption across the SGB ecosystem. 📅Proposal Deadline: 7 May 2025 🔗Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gCtyqaFr #GreenFinance #Investment #InvestmentInnovationFund #CircularEconomy #ImpactInvesting #ANDE

🌍 Call for Session Submissions! 🌍 The ANDE Global Annual Conference 2025 is coming up, and we’re seeking bold and forward-thinking sessions that challenge the status quo! We want to hear from futuristic voices, explore resilience and adaptation in the face of geopolitical shifts, and push the boundaries of what’s possible for the small and growing business (SGB) sector. 📅 Submission Window: April 7 – May 16 📍 Conference Date: September 30 – October 2, 2025 🏙️ Location: Quintana Roo, Mexico If you’re an ANDE member with insights, groundbreaking strategies, or case studies that spark conversation and innovation, we want your ideas! This is your opportunity to provoke new thinking, lead transformative discussions, and connect with global changemakers. 🔗 Submit your session proposal here: https://lnkd.in/di5Ykksf Let’s build a dynamic and impactful event together! 🚀 #ANDE2025 #SGBSupport #GlobalAnnualConference #FutureOfSGBs

🚨 The Draft Agenda is here! 🚨 We are pleased to announce that the draft agenda for the Metrics Conference is now available. ✨ 🎉 Over the course of three days, the conference will feature in-depth sessions on key topics such as SROI, climate metrics, impact investing, and AI. 🌍📊 View the draft agenda here ➡️https://lnkd.in/datzbyd5 ⚠️Early bird registration is currently open and will close on April 16. 🔗 Register Now ➡️https://lnkd.in/dts8PX2J #ImpactInvesting #SROI #ClimateMetrics #AI #MetricsConference