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Laleh Rafiei replied to Ric Leutwyler's discussion How to increase the impact of philanthropy?"Ric, we are holding an event in London next week on Wed, 30 Jan to discuss exactly this topic. Four speakers will discuss the role of philanthropy in helping early stage social innovations get off the ground. I hope you can join…"
moladi Formwork left a comment for Laleh Rafiei"Thank you kindly for your support Laleh - much appreciated!
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Laleh Rafiei commented on German Zubia's event 'Business Model Innovation for the Bottom of the Pyramid'"Thanks Jimmy for your interest. We won't have a live recording but the plan is to have the event recorded which we can make available later on.
Laleh"
Laleh Rafiei is attending Eugene Nizeyimana's event
Conference on Entrepreneurship and Economic Development in Africa 2012 at School of Oriental and Africa Studies (SOAS)
March 10, 2012 to March 10, 2013
Entrepreneurship is the keys to sustainable economic and private sector development in Africa, as growth accelerates on the continent, it generates with it new opportunities for investment. When it comes to future global investment strategies, Africa is high on the agenda for investors and entrepreneurs.The continent has become a more attractive investment destination over the last decade and is expected to sustain it's long term investment potential.The conference will bring together…See More
Laleh Rafiei is attending Business Action for Africa's event
2012 Event Series: Strengthening local supply chain opportunities in the extractives sector at Anglo American, 20 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1 (Please bring photo ID)
March 6, 2012 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Speakers: Jon Samuel, Head of Social Performance, Anglo AmericanPetter Matthews, Executive Director, Engineers Against PovertyEmma Wilson, IIED Chair: Simon Maxwell, Research Fellow, ODI17.00 Registration opens17.30-18.15 Introduction and panel presentations18.15-19.00 Discussion19.00 ReceptionBackground:…See More
Laleh Rafiei is attending JF Li's event
London4Acumen Presents: ACUMEN 101 at HUB Culture
October 6, 2011 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Want to tackle poverty through income generation and job creation? Come and join us for an interactive learning session on the work of Acumen Fund – a pioneering social venture capital fund with more than $60 million invested in over 50 enterprises that serve the poor. ACUMEN 101 will be led by Acumen Fund’s newly-established European Team Vinay Nair and James Wu. Please click here to learn more about …See More
Laleh Rafiei is attending Business Action for Africa's event
Financing Inclusive Business: Filling the “Missing Middle” at Shell Foundation, Shell Centre, via the Tower entrance, Belvedere Road
September 14, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7pm
DOWNLOAD AUDIO AND PRESENTATIONS HERE Speakers:Maheswar Mishra, Private Sector Development Adviser, Investment and Finance Team, Private Sector Department, Department for International DevelopmentMadeleine Anderson, CEO, Equity for AfricaJulie Wallace, Senior Manager, Group Public Affairs, Standard Chartered BankChair: Simon Maxwell, Research Fellow,…See More
Laleh Rafiei is attending Business Action for Africa's event
2010 Event Series: Towards new models of collaboration – leadership perspectives and an agenda for action at Shell Centre
December 7, 2010 from 5:30pm to 7pm
Opening Remarks: Clare Woodcraft, Deputy Director, Shell Foundation Panel Speakers: Mavis Owusu-Gyamfi, Head of Profession, Private Sector Development, Department for International Development William Asiko, President, Coca-Cola Africa Foundation and Chair, Business Action for Africa Dame Barbara Stocking, Chief Executive, Oxfam GB Natalie Africa, Executive Director, Business Call to Action Chair: Myles Wickstead CBE, Head of Secretariat to the Commission for Africa 2010 has been a year…See More
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- Job Title
- Founder
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- Impact Lab
- Sector
- I am a social entrepreneur
- Website:
- http://www.impact-lab.co.uk
- About my work:
- Chartered Accountant turning her hand to helping social entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses
- Topics on my radar:
- Agriculture, Base of the Pyramid, Education, Enterprise Development, Finance and Investment, Health, Inclusive Business Models, Measuring Impact, Partnerships, Water, Women and Business, Youth Enterprise
Laleh Rafiei's Blog
Pioneer funding in India
The growth of Swasth India, a provider of affordable healthcare services to low-oncome households in the slums of Mumbain demonstrates the potential of social enterprise.
Sundeep Kapilla and Ankur Pegu established Swasth in 2008 to fill the gap in primary and preventive health services left by the government. In Mumbai alone, 32 million people a year fall below the poverty line due to the cost of their healthcare.…
ContinuePosted on May 6, 2013 at 11:52
Business Model Innovation for Bottom of the Pyramid
On December 6th, Impact Lab and LAB Open Innovation came together with the support of Business Fight Poverty to present a discussion on the challenges and opportunities faced by social entrepreneurs whose work is geared at the Bottom of the Pyramid (‘BoP’). The event brought together a panel of voices from across various sectors including academia, the private sector, government, and the social impact space. The panel members’ unique points of reference led them to each address…
ContinuePosted on January 21, 2013 at 9:30
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