

Telangana-Social Impact Group was represented by Ms Archana Suresh, Director, at the AVPN / Asian Venture Philanthropy Network Summit in Mumbai (12-13 December, 2023). A wide number of sessions from Assessing Gender Inclusion in Asia Pacific’s Regulatory Landscape to Building Resilience of Non-Profits were part of the Summit.
Some key insights were:
– Philanthropic capital is crucial but not enough; collaboration between different capital owners is critical
– Panels explored adapting innovative finance models in South Asia given varying market maturity
– Learning from ASEAN models to enhance impact investing strategies in the region was also discussed
– Impact investing plays a vital role in shaping the entrepreneurial landscape and addressing regional challenges.
The session emphasized the need for collaboration, learning from local experiences, and exchanging ideas to create a dynamic, collaborative environment.