Browsing by Subject "innovative finance"

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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 1 - Why we innovate
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video focuses on the purpose of innovation. We look at some reasons why innovation is important in making application for funding for Entrepreneurs. We also look at the the key issues that arise from current financial business models by looking at the current pyramid model. This is video 1/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 10 - Choosing an issue area
    (2019) Phiri, Lelemba; Giese, Sonja; Okbaselasie, Merhawi; Naledi, Tracey
    This video introduces the representaives from the case astudies. We are introduced to the different areas that the organizations focus on, which include financial inclusion, housing, education, and healthcare. we are also introduced to the perspective of the private investment group that focuses on impact investing. This is video 10/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 11 - Thinking about your issue area
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video summarises the main points on why we need to innovate in financing for social impact, We also mention that we went through the themes of impact in the case studies. We also provide a guide that goes into this week's assignment to talk about an issue. This is video 11/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 2 - Impact of access to housing
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video focuses on the thematic areas that are used in innovative finance. We make a reference of the Sustainable development Goals (SDG's). We also mention that that all the theme areas should at least cover the SDG 1, 2, 8, 10 and 12. With some directly specific to some SDG’s, we show that rapid urbanization poses challenges in the future of cities with 30% of the global urban population living in slum-like conditions in 2014. This is video 2/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 3 - Impact financial inclusion
    (2019) Ngoepe, Tsakane
    This video focuses on the area of financial inclusion. We highlight that over 2 billion people do not use formal financial services. We mention that financial inclusion means people are able to have tools and services that enables them to make sound financial decisions that meet their needs, We highlight the barriers of financial inclusion to include cost, distance to financial service provider and the lack of necessary documents. This is video 3/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 4 - Impact water, sanitation and hygiene
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video we focus on access to clean water. We highlight the issues of water as rare commodity that is one of the least valued in terms of investment. We show that the lack of investment in clean drinking water and sanitation is root to many health issues in countries that also cause economic challenges. We also highlight that the current global market for water is estimated at $360 billion, with an annual growth rate of 4-5%. This is video 4/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 5 - Impact healthcare
    (2019) Ngoepe, Tsakane
    In this video we focus on the issues concerning the health sector. We highlight that unlike the rest of the world, many countries in emerging markets continue to suffer many communicable diseases, which in turn reduces the life excpectancy of their population. we highligh that the gap in financing health outcomes gives an opportunity fr private investment to meet the world's healthcare needs. This is video 5/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 6 - Impact energy
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video focuses on the impact of energy in countries. We highlight the need for energy in order to achieve high development. We also show that 1.2 billion people in the world do not have access to electricity, with Sub-Saharan Africa accounting for half of that population. We also highlight that there iis a high potential of investing in renewable energy in those regions as they have a capacity to generate 11 terawtt of renewable energy This is video 6/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 7 - Impact education
    (2019) Ngoepe, Tsakane
    This video focuses on the opportunity that comes from investing in education. We show that education is an investment that can reduce poverty and eliminate gender inequality. We also highlight that there is still a high number of children that are out of school, with Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia accounting for over 70% of the global out of school population. We show that the private sector has an opportunity to strengthen the capacity in the education sector. This is video 7/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 8 - Impact agriculture
    (2019) Ngoepe, Tsakane
    This video focuses on the theme of agriculture. We show that as the popuplation increases the demand fr food also increases, providing a big opportunity for investment. We also highlight that the smallholder frming households, estimated to be 450 million comprise of a large ortion that lives on less than $2 a day. whe show that this is an opportunity for private investment to improve livelihoods. This is video 8/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 1 Video 9 - Introducing the innovators
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video focuses on cases studies looking at different perspectives. We look at different organizations like Zoona, a social enterprise, Innovation Edge, a foundation, Slum Dwellers international, a nonprofit, Ashburton, an impact investor, and the Western Cape Government, a South African Governent. We also look at what makes a good issue area definitiion in innovative finance. This is video 9/11 in week 1 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 2 Video 1 - Due Diligence in issue area
    (2019) Ngoepe, Tsakane
    This video focuses on the due diligence framework. We will define what good due diligence is. We also look at various approaches that can be used when mapping the problem landscape. We then go through the purpose of the solutions landscape and the missing links in the solutions landscape. This is video 1/6 in week 2 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course
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    Innovative Finance Week 2 Video 2 - Using design thinking for due diligence
    (2019) Ngoepe, Tsakane
    This video focuses on the use design thinking in due diligence. We will go through the key concepts of design thinking and how it adds value in the process of cultivating innovation. We also look at how the stages in the design thinking process assist in challenging assumptions around your issue area. We will then look at case studies on how to make use of the Empathise stages when carrying out due diligence and go through the techniques used in the Empathise stage. This is video 2/6 in week 2 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course
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    Innovative Finance Week 2 Video 3 - What is impact?
    (2019) Habberton, Gabrielle
    This video focuses on impact measurement. We will discuss the key questions to go through when looking at impact measurement as an impact enabler. We also go through the benefits and life cycle of impact measurement. We then discuss the guiding principles of impact measurement. This is video 3/6 in week 2 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 2 Video 4 - Applying impact measurement - theory of change
    (2019) Habberton, Gabrielle
    This video focuses on Theory of Change. We will define Theory of Change as an approach, a product and a process. We will also go through the common elements and the associated questions. Then, we will discuss how to build a framework and the planning process for evidence collection. Lastly, we will look at an example that has been adapted fro the finance space. This is video 4/6 in week 2 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 2 Video 5 - Case Studies Understanding Challenges
    (2019) Giese, Sonja
    In this video we will focus on the case study focused on childhood care and education. The aim of the program, the components of the system and the stakeholders are al outlined. We will also discuss the time spent with customers and the related findings. The role of social capital is also addressed. Lastly, we will discuss the interactions as a public service and also go into the management structures involved. This is video 5/6 in week 2 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 2 Video 6 - Engaging with your issue area
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    In this video focuses on how to assess the needs, challenges, and roadblocks in your issue or impact area. We discuss the use of design thinking as a way to encourage collaboration and connect with users. Also included are discussions on impact measurement and theory of change. We also look at the case study from the point of view of investors, organizations and provincial governments. lastly, we discuss how to create a plan of action for an engagement plan. This is video 6/6 in week 2 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 3 Video 1 - Recognising value
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video focuses on creating revenue from different assets. The video lays out the questions to ask regarding the assets and their activities. It then discusses how the assets can be utilized and monetized more effectively. The video then provides examples of how you can demonstrate value to stakeholders and then monetize the value that you are have created. This is video 1/7 in week 3 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 3 Video 2 - Revenue streams and monetising assets
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This videos explores the different revenue stream options available for an innovative finance initiative. It starts by discussing how you can use the data you have collected as a source of income. It then moves on to consulting and provides examples of other organization making use of consulting as a source of revenue. Another option discussed is due diligence and how you can make use of your network of local organizations to provide due diligence for larger corporates and funders. Lastly, it also provides examples of organizations making use of subscriptions, insurance and leasing as a way of earning revenue. This is video 2/7 in week 3 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course.
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    Innovative Finance Week 3 Video 3 - Types of funders
    (2019) Patton, Aunnie
    This video focuses on the types of funders available. The video discusses the different types of funding and how they can be put together to achieve the outcomes identified. It discusses funders from the private sector and the government as a source of funding. Lastly, it touches on institutional partners, development agencies and new technologies as sources of funding. This is video 3/7 in week 3 of the Innovative Finance: Hacking Finance to Change the World course.