Ronald Steyer’s Post

The way we think about change is changing. 💡 I'm working with clients who are pursuing ambitious, complex systems change but are stuck using tools designed for simple, linear progress. The desire to pursue more radical and disruptive change is often driven by recognition of the need to transform the harmful global power dynamics that shape inequity and injustice- how we produce and use knowledge is woven into the fabric of these harmful power structures. To truly transform, we need to rethink our knowledge and learning processes- reforming them from a means of control to collective sense-making. This 2022 webinar from System Shift is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to adopt new evaluation approaches to support systems change work. My summary below and the full recording and resources available at the link in the comments. Featuring learning and reflection from: Nina Strandberg at Sida Rob Riciligiano from THE OMIDYAR GROUP LLC Søren Vester Haldrup and Yaera Chung from UNDP Anna Folke Larsen, ph.d. Beth Smith from The Cynefin Company Bonnie Chiu from The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC) #systemschange #socialimpact

Strategic investments in innovation are key to driving sustainable growth, global competitiveness, social development and political stability. Read the in-depth analysis from our Public Sector Senior Team Antoine Nasr, Georges Assy and Raif Abla on how innovation impacts the economic, social and political spheres. https://lnkd.in/eTfcGPV6 #Research #Development #Innovation #PublicSector

Meet us at the Infrastructure Investor Global Summit in Berlin on March 18th! We invite to join us for an engaging discussion at the Emerging Markets Forum. Our Head of Sustainable Infrastructure Investments, Ashwin West, will be participating as a panellist in the session titled "Sustainability in emerging markets - driving positive change and economic growth." The panel will delve into key topics that are shaping the future of infrastructure in emerging markets: 🔹 Accessing clean and affordable energy in emerging markets. 🔹 Navigating climate assessment KPIs in emerging economies. 🔹 Addressing the importance of sustainable social development projects such as hospitals. 🔹 Inclusiveness supporting resilience and sustainability in cities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to gain valuable insights on how to bridge opportunities and unlock infrastructure's emerging economies. PEI #BlueOrchard #impactinvesting #SustainableInfrastructure #emergingmarkets #ClimateAction #InfrastructureInvestment #GlobalSummit

Harvey Koh published an article on ImpactAlpha on how smart targeting of capital gaps can make catalytic capital more effective. The piece mentions our Catalytic Capital Investments in Housing research, which focused on the rental housing in Europe: https://lnkd.in/dhqmFcWD "Myth #1: Gaps only occur in poorer, less economically developed parts of the world. While there are indeed pervasive gaps in poorer parts of the world, the reality is there is a huge diversity of capital gaps out there including in advanced economies with abundant capital and sophisticated financial sectors. Gaps persist around rental housing in Europe, “hard tech” climate ventures, and BIPOC-owned businesses in the USA, just as much as they do around SMEs in Africa."

🚀 New Initiative born from Vectors Capital. Pavina Adunratanasee is leading the work from Vectors side. https://lnkd.in/gG2KSaXS We're honored to introduce #CatalyzeClimate, a first-of-a-kind Climate Finance Lab that aims to accelerate global #decarbonization and strengthen #climate resilience. 1️⃣ Our mission is to #mobilize innovative financing mechanisms, accelerate technology hashtag #deployment, and scale #climateinfrastructure via fostering cross-sector collaboration across hashtag #finance, #policy, and #industries. 2️⃣ We believe that #catalyticfinance can play a unique role through a combination of grants and blended capital in unlocking capital for bringing tech to market and scaling climate infrastructure. 3️⃣ Taking a differentiated approach, we are focused on: 1. Demonstrating Technological & Commercial Viability 2. Addressing Investment Gaps 3. Creating Market Platforms 4. Advocating for Supportive Policies 💸 Our goal is to mobilize funding commitment for $4 trillion a year that is required for the climate transition from the global financial system. ⚡To kick off the initiative, we’re happy to announce the Catalyze Climate Launch event in the #AsiaPacific region taking place in #Singapore in September followed by launch events in hashtag #SF and #LA. #SG roundtable will be “Bridging the Sustainable Financing Gap: Fostering US - APAC Partnerships for Emerging Climate Infrastructure Advancement.” ✌🏼If you’re a climate investor, lender, or asset allocator and would like to get involved please DM me. 💡 Backed by a team of financing, scientific, and technical experts; and most importantly taking an industrial lens to solving climate challenges: Naman Lahoti Wanwipa Siriwatwechakul Kreshna Y. Rahmat Sasilada Sirirungruang Meghan Oesterle, M.S. Daniel Paley Keyi (Nancy) Kang

#LWBLONDON2024 The Leaders Without Borders International Economic Development Investment Business Summit and International is the largest gathering of High-level, High-achieving, High-quality Business Men and Women from across the globe. Driving investment opportunities, the Investment summit serves as a platform to discuss and develop new forms of engagement that support policy coherence and maximise the role of private investment as a catalyst for sustainable development. The Leaders Without Borders International Summits is also an important gathering for global investors, either public or private, domestic and foreign, looking for viable sustainable investments to network and see how they can partner together to identify sustainable investments. The combination of dedicated in-house expertise and a breakthrough diagnostic platform enables us to rapidly analyze an investors needs, upside potential, and areas of risk. The summit can help you embrace a holistic approach that spans the entire investing value chain so you can achieve superior returns and help create a more sustainable world. High-level policymakers and distinguished speakers from the development co-operation community, international organisations, the private sector, Technocrats and civil society will be contributing their views and insights on what real-world actions, partnerships and co-ordination mechanisms are required to boost international business, investment and report on its sustainability impact. Visit: www.lwbdevcentre.org #sustainability #investments #sustainabledevelopment #partnerships #opportunities #unitedkingdom

Continuing to write down ideas I've been having conversations about to get a wider set of perspectives. This is based on the idea that Western companies' disproportionate access to innovation makes it harder for emerging markets to compete. Looking forward to comments

🌍 Exciting Highlights from the Belt and Road Summit 2024! 🌍 This year’s #BeltandRoad Summit (11-12 September) concluded successfully, focusing on groundbreaking discussions around #Finance and the #Green Chapter, highlighting the future of sustainable finance for eco-friendly infrastructure development. 🌱 Key takeaways: 🔹 Sustainable Finance: Experts explored how innovative financial mechanisms can drive greener infrastructure and investment. 🔹 Policy Dialogue: Policymakers and industry leaders engaged in fruitful discussions to foster international cooperation across borders. 🔹 Deal-Making Success: Exclusive deal-making sessions connected project owners, investors, and deal-makers, unlocking significant opportunities. The Summit’s open forum provided a platform for dynamic exchanges, aligning stakeholders within the Belt and Road framework for impactful global projects. Want to dive deeper? 👉 Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3TqwXqN #Sustainability #GlobalTrade #Infrastructure #Investment #GlobalDevelopment

How the right investments are made to help underserved communities flourish: 1- Start by focusing on underserved areas where capital is needed most. 2- Each investment should be intentional, designed to meet the specific needs of those communities. 3- Opportunities that not only generate financial returns but also create lasting social impact. 4- Align with partners and projects that share a commitment to equity and sustainable growth. When done right, investments become a catalyst for economic security, well-being, and thriving neighborhoods.

With the depletion of ground water and rising temperatures, the crisis of clean drinking water is growing everywhere now. Large scale promotion of this technological innovation is the need of the hour.There is ample space for investment and scale for a business model. People will be adopting such things whole heartedly, if promoted in scale. A community finance or individual finance will make it easier and more accessible.The Government of concerned areas, where the water crisis is more can make a special purpose vehicle and bring about a big socio-economic impact.