FSD Africa is a specialist development agency established in 2012 and supported by UK aid. It works to build and strengthen financial markets across sub-Saharan Africa.

FSD Africa

FSD Africa is a specialist development agency funded by the UK’s Department for International Development working to make finance work for Africa’s future.

FSD Africa sees itself as a catalyst for change, working with partners to build financial markets that are robust, efficient and, above all, inclusive. It uses funding, research and technical expertise to identify market failures and strengthen the capacity of its partners to improve access to financial services and drive economic growth.

FSD Africa is also a regional platform. It fosters collaboration, best practice transfer, economies of scale and coherence between development agencies, donors, financial institutions, practitioners and government entities with a role in financial market development in sub-Saharan Africa. In particular, FSD Africa provides strategic and operational support to the FSD Network.

FSD Africa believes strong and responsive financial markets will be central to Africa’s emerging growth story and the prosperity of its people.

#ICYMI: With support from FSD Africa and in collaboration with Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) Zambia, we successfully held the the 5th #APSACONF2024 on 25th to 26th July, 2024 in Livingstone, #Zambia, where we had active engagement and participation from key stakeholders across the pension sector in #Africa and globally. 

On Thursday, 25th, we delved into:

➡️ Understanding the current landscape of pension systems in Africa – examining the diverse reform paths of African pension systems.

➡️ The transformative impact of technology on pension supervision – delving into the how digital advancements are enhancing pension supervision efficiency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

➡️ #ESG considerations in pension investing – addressing the impact of #ClimateChange on pension investments, emphasising long-term resilience through sustainable investing practices.

➡️ Extending coverage to the informal sector – strategising ways to extend pension coverage to underserved populations, including informal sector workers, women and rural communities. #FinancialInclusion

 Watch the video below for more insights and details on the day’s highlights.

 #AfricaPensions #RetirementSecurity

It was an exceptional honour to host senior government officials, regulators, policy makers and thought leaders across the pensions sector during the 5th #APSACONF2024 that took place in Livingstone, #Zambia 🇿🇲 on 25-26 July 2024, in collaboration with Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA), Zambia.

Under the theme 'Chronicling Africa's pension Journey towards a Dignified Retirement,' the event served as a platform to highlight the progress made in pension reforms across #Africa and showcase success stories and case studies from various African countries. The conference addressed critical issues facing pension systems in Africa such as inadequate benefits, sustainability issues and poor coverage, and explored innovative strategies to address these challenges. 

Moving forward, the Africa Pension Supervisors Association aims to promote technological solutions for pension administration and management and encourage the exchange of ideas and experiences to shape the future of pensions in Africa.

Here are some key takeaways from the stakeholders:
 
#MakingFinanceWork #AfricaPensions #RetirementSecurity
 
Evans Osano, DBA Adebayo Araoye Amos Mugi, FRM Grace Pascal Mdemu Adebayo Araoye Mary M. Njuguna Cynthia Burudi Cecilia Bjerborn Murai

Last Wednesday, Lendable, in partnership with #FSDAi, hosted a workshop in Nairobi bringing together diverse businesses to address a critical challenge: understanding and measuring greenhouse gas (#GHG) emissions.

The event kicked off with a panel discussion moderated by Lendable's Associate Director of Impact, Lienda Kavindele (PRINCE2® Registered Practitioner). Joining her were Alphonce Mwangi and Judith Nekesa, investment and risk experts from #FSDAi, who shared their views on the growing importance of emissions measurement, the evolving regulatory landscape, the expectations from investors and the role of GHG data in investment decisions.

Following the panel, climate specialist Silvia Binet from Steward Redqueen provided hands-on training on calculating and reporting #GHG emissions under Scope1, 2 and 3. Participants learned to identify key emission sources, collect accurate data, and determine the carbon footprint of their organisations.

Key takeaways from the workshop emphasised the importance of focusing on material emissions, maintaining consistent measurement practices, and leveraging available tools to streamline the measurement process.

Lendable and #FSDAi are committed to supporting businesses on their path to a low-carbon future and look forward to continuing the conversation on GHG emissions.
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May Yego, Amos Gachuiri, Beatrice Mubia, Waithera Njiiri, Nicolas Kirui, Loreen Gitonga, Sharon Chweya

It's less than one week until the 46th Organisation of Eastern and Southern Africa Insurers (OESAI) Conference in #Zimbabwe! 🇿🇼  We are excited to host a side event titled the 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩, themed "𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦."

This half-day event will feature a plenary presentation on the #NDSI and Sustainable Product Innovation, followed by an engaging roundtable workshop session. 

Our key objectives are to:
☑ Raise awareness of the NDSI and welcome new signatories, 
☑ Highlight potential and existing sustainable insurance products, 
☑ Discuss pathways for product development and innovation 
☑ Address the underwriting and investment challenges faced by local (re-)insurers.

We invite all OESAI conference attendees to join us in this important conversation and help shape the future of sustainable insurance.

Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dWHzdrHY 

#ClimateRisk #SustainableInsurance #Innovation #OESAI2024 #NDSI #ClimateResilience
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FSD Africa,Titus Kisenga, Elias Omondi, Zillah Malia, Maria Karuru-Mwangi

The Africa Pension Supervisors Association was established in September 2019 as a membership association that brings together pension regulators and supervisors from across #Africa to canvass issues of common interest. 

Last week, in collaboration with the Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA) of #Zambia, we held a successful two-day conference in Livingstone, Zambia. Under the theme, "Chronicling Africa’s Pension Journey Towards a Dignified Retirement," the gathering provided a platform to review progress in ensuring secure and dignified retirements for all workers across the continent.

Swipe through below to see some of the key highlights from #APSACONF2024.

#MakingFinanceWork #AfricaPensions #RetirementSecurity
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Mark Napier, Evans Osano, DBA, Amos Mugi, FRM, Grace Pascal Mdemu, Adebayo Araoye, Mary M. Njuguna, Cecilia Bjerborn Murai, Cynthia Burudi, Angellah Khamala

#APSACONF2024 HIGHLIGHT: The 5th Africa Pension Supervisors Association Conference comes at a challenging time in #Africa, foreign direct investments have collapsed, ODA has been declining and many countries in Africa are facing high level of debt and #ClimateChange challenges. 
FSD Africa 's Director for Capital Markets, Dr. Evans Osano, DBA affirmed, "We have been working with APSA to deepen the sector to support the economic transformation of the continent."

#AfricaPensions #RetirementSecurity

Learn more: https://www.africapsa.org/

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