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Impact Investing and Sub-Saharan Africa: Faith-Based Approaches to Social Transformation

Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the intersection of religion, impact investing, and social transformation in sub-Saharan Africa through a 2-hour talk featuring Dr. Kim Tan and Bishop Dr. Zac Niringiye. Delve into how faith can affirm personal dignity, spark creativity, and drive job creation in historically-disadvantaged contexts. Examine the potential of religious commitment to empower marginalized individuals and contribute to societal rebuilding, even in the aftermath of tragedies like genocide or civil war. Gain insights from Dr. Tan's experience as a biotech entrepreneur and social impact engineer, alongside Bishop Niringiye's perspective as a Ugandan activist witnessing the connection between Christian commitment and social change.

Syllabus

Impact Investing and Sub Saharan Africa


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The Aspen Institute

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