Catalytic Capital Case Study Learning Session #2

[Yee Zhen Ang]

In preparation of our upcoming learning session #2 on 11 October, 4:00 pm (SGT), please refer to the following resources:

1. Introduction to Catalytic Capital (Sustaining)

For a quick snapshot and overview of Sustaining in Catalytic Capital, we encourage you to read the following document before the live session. Learners are to read Page 6 to Page 16 “ The Sustaining Role of Catalytic Capital” Please note the page numbers are those indicated on the document itself and not the pdf page number tab at the top. (Estimated time to read: 35 minutes)

• Advancing Practice in Catalytic Capital Guidance Note 3 – The Sustaining Role

(Optional) You are encouraged to read the whole document (46 pages) for additional insights on sustaining catalytic capital. (Estimated time to read: 1.5 hours)

2. Toward the Efficient Impact Frontier

There will be a discussion on the ‘Efficient Impact Frontier’ toolkit developed by Root Capital in the live session. Learners are to read the entire document by Michael McCreless, in partnership with the Stanford Social Innovation Review. (Estimated time to read: 30 minutes)

3. Benchmarking Report: Profitability of Agricultural SME Lending in East Africa

To best prepare for the live session, start by reading about the benchmarking report here by Aceli Africa in partnership with Dalberg. Please read the entire document.

Aceli Africa (Aceli) is a market incentive facility launched in September 2020 to mobilize lending for small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs) in the agriculture sector. Access to finance for agri-SMEs is critical for unlocking their growth and impact potential, including: creating market access for smallholder farmers and employment for workers, particularly women and youth; boosting food security & nutrition in Africa; and contributing to a healthier and more climate-resilient planet. (Estimated time to read: 1.5 hours)

4. Before We Meet

Please share your thoughts and questions arising from the pre-reads/learning materials in this forum. We will share them with Harvey and he may address them during the ‘live’ session or after via the forum/email.

Please note that you would need to sign up for an account with AVPN Academy and login before you can reply to posts or submit a post on the forum.

5. Continue the discussion on Seeding on our dedicated forum

We have created a dedicated forum for you on Session 1: Seeding to continue your discussions and thoughts about the role of seeding in catalytic capital with your fellow learners.

Please feel free to share your thoughts, questions, resources, feedback and reflections on the forum relating to Session 1’s pre-reads and ‘live’ session. We will also share them with Harvey and he may address them in the next ‘live’ session.

[Yee Zhen Ang]

Thank you all for attending today’s session! We were delighted by the engaging discussions and thoughtful sharing by everyone.

We welcome you to continue the conversation with one another in the forums. There were some excellent discussions going on in the breakout rooms. Please find the links to the jamboards you have created below:

For Session 2:

Breakout 1: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1ij7JXJ8G2zgF16W1vXwnm71BEBGkl1laPc-jMEzS8eA/viewer?f=0

Breakout 2: https://jamboard.google.com/d/1Bb1wIC8w5SSq1yjxnSmL9ibeenB8-Hl5t5c_Lh4pBbo/viewer?f=0

[Yee Zhen Ang]

Please access the video recording of Session 2 here. Instructions on how to access (e.g. password) have been sent via email to all registered learners of the session.

Do note that the video recording is only available for viewing until 20 June 2024.