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MEANINGFUL INVESTMENTS Investments go beyond blocks of flats, properties, government securities, mutual funds, and shares. While these are common investments many of us in Zambia aspire to have for financial security, it's equally important to build a diverse investment portfolio—one that isn’t limited to finances but also includes knowledge, relationships, impact, spirituality, and health. Personally, I’ve noticed that whenever I do something that positively impacts someone else, I experience a priceless sense of fulfillment. I believe many of us feel the same. So today, I want to pause and reflect on: - How can I be more intentional about investing in my relationships with others? - What areas can I invest in that create meaningful impact without requiring significant financial resources? Friends and colleagues, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Please share ideas on how I can make my investments in different areas of life more meaningful and impactful. What are your top 3 investment priorities? Let’s interact and grow together! Photo: With Tiwonge Mbale-Zyambo one of my meaningful friends.

Must-Read Research for Canadian Equity Investors! In the latest winning research paper for Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. - #CFASocietyToronto Research Awards, Dr. Kodjovi Assoe, Ph.D., CFA; Dr. Najah Attig, PhD; and Dr. Oumar Sy, PhD dive deep into asset-pricing models in Canadian markets, revealing a six-factor model that outperforms others in explaining asset returns. With over 30 years of data (1991–2022), this research is essential for investment managers navigating Canada’s unique market dynamics. Read more about the research paper "Navigating Canada’s Factor Zoo" here https://lnkd.in/gVwM2gBd #CFAResearch #InvestmentInsights #FactorInvesting #CanadianMarkets

Public investment is a cornerstone for achieving sustainable development in emerging markets, as highlighted in the World Bank’s latest insights. The three pillars outlined—Expansion of Fiscal Space, Efficiency of Public Investment, and Enhanced Global Support—offer practical steps for countries to maximize returns on public spending. As a young professional and researcher with a passion for sustainable development, I’m particularly drawn to the emphasis on improving fiscal efficiency and leveraging private-public partnerships. Ensuring transparent procurement processes and maintaining infrastructure resonate strongly with my own experiences optimizing value chains and embedding ESG principles into operations. In developing economies, scaling up public investment by just 1% of GDP can yield significant growth, as the report shows. The challenge lies in implementing these strategies effectively to drive long-term, inclusive development. I’m curious to hear your thoughts—what strategies do you believe hold the most potential for unlocking the power of public investment? #Economics #Development #PublicInvestment #Sustainability

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🌟 Our "Conference on the Social and Environmental Impact of Private Investment in the Northern Triangle of Central America", was a HUGE success! 🌟 Leaders from the private sector, government officials, and civil society all joined forces to discuss the incredible social and environmental benefits of private investment in the region. Read our full press release here: https://hubs.la/Q02tGBmW0

End 2024 in Style: The Biggest Event of the Year – Abojani Investment’s 4th Economic Empowerment Conference Mark your calendars for Saturday, 23rd November 2024, as Abojani Investment’s 4th Economic Empowerment Conference promises to be an event like no other. From 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM EAT at the Radisson Blu Upper Hill, we’re bringing together some of the brightest minds and leaders in business, finance, and beyond, all in one place. This year’s theme is all about Building Staying Power as African Households & Businesses, and it couldn’t come at a more crucial time. With more than half of Kenyan households struggling to make ends meet and only 50% of businesses surviving past their first three years, the need for financial resilience and long-term growth strategies has never been more urgent. Don’t miss it! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dRedm2DN #StayingPowerKE #EconomicEmpowermentKE

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Our CEO, Swapan Mehra, participated in a high-impact convening on “Mainstreaming Natural Capital” held at the Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center, from November 11-15, 2024, organised by the World Economic Forum. The event brought together 20 visionary leaders from academia, business, civil society, government, and indigenous communities to advance global solutions that can help truly value nature in our economy.   While there has been significant progress in environmental-economic accounting over the past two decades, many approaches still face challenges in gaining traction due to socio-economic and political barriers. These challenges hinder widespread adoption of strategies that place nature on an equal footing with financial capital.   In this context, the convening aimed to challenge traditional growth paradigms, propose a bold vision for mainstreaming natural capital in decision-making, and identify actionable solutions for policy, data, and finance.   Swapan’s involvement in this critical dialogue reinforces IORA’s commitment to driving impactful change and innovation in the pursuit of a world where economic development goes hand-in-hand with environmental stewardship.   The event was a powerful reminder that while we have made significant strides, there’s still much to be done to ensure that the value of our natural resources is truly reflected in economic decisions.   #NaturalCapital #Sustainability #Leadership #Innovation #TeamIORA

Public investment can be a powerful driver of sustainable growth in developing countries—but how can they unlock its full potential? Emerging markets and developing economies (#EMDEs) that increase public investment by just 1% of GDP can boost output by up to 1.6% over five years. What policies are key to achieving this? How can EMDEs expand fiscal space and maximize the growth benefits of public investment? To answer these questions, our new blog explores how countries like Kenya, the Philippines, and Jamaica have successfully: ✔️ Mobilized domestic revenue. ✔️ Prioritized spending effectively. ✔️ Enhanced debt management. Dive with Amat Adarov, Valerie Mercer-Blackman, and Naotaka Sugawara into alternatives to expanding fiscal space, improving public investment efficiency, and leveraging global support to power up public investment for sustainable development: https://lnkd.in/ddH3uWdf

Sometimes you have to celebrate the small wins, so today I'm celebrating the fact that Dr Timothy Aluko and I have had our research paper published in The International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues. Our study sought to determine the effect of Infrastructure investment on the Human Development Index (HDI) Score for five middle-income countries, of which South Africa was one. The findings showed that the HDI was too narrow a measuring tool for human development. The paper concluded that infrastructure investors and policymakers need to have a multi dimensional approach to measuring the impact they would like to make, thus allowing for deeper insights about which infrastructure they should invest in and how it will improve the well-being of society. This paper might be of interest to Institutional investors who are considering investing in infrastructure, as well as policymakers seeking to allocate resources where they'll have significant impact to the well-being of their citizens.They can find the paper here: https://lnkd.in/duR3kZtX