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Shift Impact Africa

Elevating Business through ESG and Shared Value Principles

Shift Impact Africa Group operates as a leading pan-African group of companies specialising in advisory, business development, strategy, advocacy and training implementation, all anchored in the principles of creating shared value. We assist organisations in harnessing the potential of shared value by adeptly addressing material constraints that inhibit optimal profitability. Our expertise spans a gamut of services: from high-level advisory to detailed execution planning. We excel in identifying sustainability and ESG gaps, ensuring that our clients achieve both profit and societal impact.

Our ethos centres on the tenet of ‘profit with purpose.’ We assert that businesses can simultaneously generate economic returns and societal and environmental value. For example, by addressing persistent social challenges such as enhancing access to medicines, fostering employment, pioneering eco-friendly agricultural methods, or championing environmental solutions like plastic recycling and renewable energy adoption, businesses can craft strategies that yield value across all stakeholder spectra.

Underpinning our approach are the principles and disciplines of Shared Value. We present companies with pioneering avenues to innovate, compete, and cultivate a business milieu that is profitable, influential, and sustainable.

In 2018, we championed the creation of the Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI), purposed to amplify the Shared Value Business Management ethos, recognising it as pivotal for sustainable solutions to societal and environmental quandaries. Following this, 2021 saw the inauguration of the Shared Value Africa Academy (SVAA) – an institution committed to imparting shared value education to business leaders and budding entrepreneurs. Moreover, in 2020, in collaboration with SVAI, we spearheaded the GBVF #ITSNOTOK movement, a testament to our dedication to promote Gender Equality and promoting gender equality and combating gender-based violence. In 2023 the Shift Impact Africa Group created the African Institute for Competitiveness with the goal to provide data and information that can assist with people centric policy change and policy making to create a better life for all.

A pan-African a o rganisation and the regional partner of t he global Shared Value Initiative business network.

Purpose o f our m ember : to c reate Shared Value, b uild p rosperous a nd sustainable economies and societies through focusing on p with purpose.

Adopting a Shared V alue B usiness Management c oncept enables i nnovative, f orward-thinking businesses to growth opportunities through addressing social and environmental challenges partnerships

To deliver a game-changing strategy strategy, we are focusing our activities on the serious challenges affecting society in Africa and around the world.

Value of the Shift and SVAI Association

ACCESS

VALUE

PARTICIPATE

Global Shared Value community Continental/global alliances Collaboration opportunities Thought leadership platforms Advocacy & training Ecosystem and community base Knowledge library Advisory and business de velopment Best practice-purpose driven

Credibility

Scope & scale Partnerships – likeminded entities Reputation building Building workforce knowledge base Collective impact for Africa’s growth Trustworthy research case studies & references Sector and industry

Research Accelerators Institutions Entrepreneurs Academic Institutions Network/community Publish own work/awards Leadership

The Shift and SVAI network includes but is not limited to the below entities

For more information on SVAI membership, visit our website at www.svai.africa or contact Tiekie Barnard at tiekie@shiftimapact.africa

Through its work and mandate, the Shared Value Africa Initiative continues to create programmes and opportunities with the aim adopt the Shared Value and social impact business management concept.

convene and host thought leadership platforms including CEO Connect

OPPORTUNITY

Members are provided with a first option to host any of the SVAI engagements. For example, the CEO Connect Forums that take place across Africa, dependening on the Shared Value Community need.

The Shared Value Africa Academy (SVAA), founded by Shift Impact Africa and the SVAI, focuse s on providing Shared Value training to empower and upskill participants to make informed decisions and use the Shared Value Business Management concept when setting out to create and implement social impact-, sustainability-, and ESG focused strategies

OPPORTUNITY

Through curated internal training programmes , increase employee knowledge on the creation of social impact through Shared Value – a lifelong learning opportunity that can influence organisational culture and operations and empower employees to be proactive participants.

SVAA also delivers training with academic and training institutions, and partners have included but are not limited to Stathmore Business School, Lagos Business School , Vega School of Brand Advertising, University of Johannesburg.

ENTERPRISE & DEVELOPMENT

C . E N T E R P R I S E & S U P P L I E R D E V E L O P M E N T

The SVAI creates programmes to engage with the private sector, governments, civil society and , with the focus on women.

The SVAI creates programmes to engage with the private sector, governments, civil society and SMMEs/MSMEs, with the focus on women.

As we move into the future, it is essential that African business supports the development of SMMEs/ MSMEs in order to assist and contribute to more sustainable future for all.

As we move into the future, it is essential that African business supports the development of SMMEs/ MSMEs/entrepreneurs/start-ups to assist and contribute to a more sustainable future for all.

OPPORTUNITY

Shared Value/Purpose Playbook Training (bi-annually): Contribute to upskilling and preparing SMMEs/MSMEs to grow sustainable enterprises that focus on social impact. This is also an opportunity to create an indu reneurs and upskill them in the creation of Shared Value aligned to the SDGs.

Shared Value/Purpose Playbook Training (bi-annually): Contribute to upskilling and preparing SMMEs/MSMEs to grow sustainable enterprises that focus on social impact. This is also an opportunity to create industry-specific cohorts of entrepreneurs and upskill them in the creation of Shared Value aligned to the SDGs.

African Entrepreneurship Forum (quarterly): An engagement platform for entrepreneurs to share peer to peer challenges and solutions and toget h tions for that which is holding their businesses back. Here, a member can host one or more Forums in line with your commitment to supporting entrepreneurship on the forum

African Entrepreneurship Forum (quarterly): An engagement platform for entrepreneurs to share peer-to-peer challenges and solutions and together address and find solutions for that which is holding their businesses back. Here, a member can host one or more forums in line with their commitment to supporting entrepreneurship on the forum.

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Investor Readiness Training: Deliver training for startups looking to scale up and prepare for investor-facing discussions. The training explores self-assessment of the business, objectives of seeking investment and navigating the process to become investor ready.

U A L I T Y

D. ACCELERATING GENDER EQUALITY & ADDRESSING GBV

The #ITSNOKOK movement (www.itsnotok.africa) works to create private sector and societal awareness of Gender Equality and Gender Based Vi on society as well as business across the continent.

The #ITSNOKOK movement (www.itsnotok.africa) works to create private sector and societal awareness of gender equality and gender-based violence (GBV) and their impact on society as well as business across the continent.

Through various campaigns and engagements as well as research, we demonstrate the power o business to enable change and play a major GBV and addressing Gender –working with academia, civil society as well as government to accelerate impact.

Through various campaigns and engagements as well as research, we aim to demonstrate the power of business to enable change and play a major role in fighting GBV and addressing gender equality – working with academia, civil society as well as government to accelerate impact.

In 2021 Shift Impact Africa conducted research on behalf of SVAI to establish what Gender and Transformation look like in companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

In 2021, the SVAI launched the African Universities Gender Equality Forum. The aim of the forum is to bring together academic institutions and students from across the continent to share best practice in addressing GBV and gender inequality on campus.

In 2022, the University of Johannesburg partnered with Shared Value Africa Initiative, Mid Sweden University, and KPMG South Africa to conduct groundbreaking research on the costly gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa.

a comprehensive Gender Equality Implementation Guide

In 2021, Shift Impact Africa conducted research on behalf of SVAI to establish what gender equality and transformation look like in companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

The research findings have since inspired Shift, SVAI, and the #ITSNOTOK movement to develop a comprehensive Gender Equality Implementation Guide for the private sector to provide guidlines on the implementation of policies and practices in the workplace that will foster gender equality.

Examples of Our Work

JamiiTrade

JamiiTrade is a curated peer-to-peer platform for SMEs in Africa and beyond, created by Shift Impact Africa and the Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI). It was developed after research by international students revealed gaps in accessible trade information for SMEs and young entrepreneurs, leading to a lack of knowledge about cross-border and international trade opportunities. JamiiTrade aims to bridge this information gap, particularly regarding the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), empowering young business leaders to confidently expand into new markets. The platform’s beta phase was launched in March 2024.

World Skills Africa (WSAfrica)

In 2023 and 2024, Shift Impact Africa was commissioned by AUDA-NEPAD to create, develop and assist with the launch of World Skills Africa (WSAfrica) at the Heads of State meeting in Addis Ababa in February 2024. WSAfrica is an initiative of the AU and World Skills International with AUDA-NEPAD responsible for the implementation. It is a groundbreaking initiative that aims to leverage skills for Africa’s development by emphasising vocational training through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges and fostering innovation and skills development. This initiative seeks to drive sustainable development that is socially, economically, and environmentally responsible. Its mission is to establish itself as the regional hub for empowering member states to enhance the alignment between skills development and industry needs. This is achieved through the exchange of best practices, benchmarking, and peer learning.

USADF LMS System

In 2022, the Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI) was commissioned by the USAF to create a Learning Management System (LMS) for young entrepreneurs, using Visa Practical Business Skills training programs. This LMS offers a comprehensive suite of learning programs designed to enhance entrepreneurs’ skills and knowledge, enabling them to build more resilient and sustainable businesses. The pilot phase of this project is set to launch in May 2024 in Kenya and Senegal, providing a valuable resource for entrepreneurs to access essential business education and support. If proof of concept is successful, the system will be rolled out to 17 other countries.

IFC Respect@Work

In 2023, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, in collaboraiton with the Shared Value Africa Initiative, initiated the Respect@Work programme in South Africa . The Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI) was honoured to be appointed to collaborate with the IFC team in creating the content and learning materials for this programme as well as provide the training. This initiative aims to assist the private sector in addressing sexual harassment and gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace. This programme is ongoing and will be rolled out across South Africa with future plans for the rest of Africa.

Positive Masculinity in Leadership to End Violence Against Women and Girls

From 2021-2023, the Shared Value Africa Initiative was invited to collaborated and work with the South African President’s office to convene private sector dialogues in preparation for the annual African Union Men’s Conference on positive masculinity in leadership to end violence against women and girls. Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf pioneered the importance of harnessing male political leadership on the continent as critical to end VAWG and specifically requested the convening of the Men’s Conference. The information and content collected from these dialogues formed the discussion points at the conferences that took place in 2021 in DRC, 2022 in Dakar, Senegal, and 2023 in South Africa.

GIZ SADC GBV Research

GIZ, through a special agreement, appointed Shift Impact Africa in 2023 to provide expert services in developing and creating a ToR for research teams to further the data gathering for the evidencebased approach to align to the PfP Programme. The strategic vision encompasses the promotion of information and knowledge management, fostering the exchange of best practices, and driving innovation in the field of GBV. The aim to achieve these objectives through a rigorous, evidence-based approach, aligning efforts with the output of the PfP Programme.

African Union Men’s Conference on

ESG Exchange

In September 2023, Professor Mervyn King, a distinguished senior counsel, former Judge of the Supreme Court of South Africa, and founding Patron of The Good Governance Academy and The ESG Exchange, extended an invitation to Shift Impact Africa CEO Tiekie Barnard to serve on the ESG Exchange Advisory Council. The ESG Exchange is committed to facilitating access to global thought leadership on pivotal business challenges and fostering collaboration (SDG 17) with worldwide experts to make quality education (SDG 4) readily available for this purpose.

Gender Equality Unit

On International Women’s Day, 8 March 2024, the Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI) launched its Gender Equality Unit. This unit is dedicated to advancing gender equality and reducing gender-based violence by supporting and collaborating with both the public and private sectors. It builds on SVAI’s previous work with the #ITSNOTOK campaign, including research and the development of the Gender Equality Implementation Guide. The unit is led by Joy Ruwodo, a gender equality activist and former CEO of the END Fund.

F. THE 2024 AFRICA SHARED VALUE & ESG SUMMIT

S U M M I T O B J E C T I V E S

Addressing the importance of cross-sector innovation and collaboration in solving continental issues

Illustrating real results when soci d in purpose-led organisations .

Create opportunities for collaboration and engagements that can build African prosperity

H O W T O P A R T I C I P A T E

Join u s as a s ponsor and b e recognised among g lobal leaders, a a ll o f whom are committed to creating positive impact o n the s ociety and environments in w hich t hey operate to increase A frica's growth and sustainability:

Demonstrate thought leadership

Recognition as a purpose-driven change maker

Build credibility as a Shared Value advocate

g experiences and knowledge

Networking opportunities for leadership and employees

Build trust with all stakeholders and peers

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

C-suite Executives: CEOs and other top-level leaders keen on implementing Shared Value strategies for profitability and social impact.

Sustainability Managers: Professionals managing sustainable practices for economic and social benefits in their organisations.

Entrepreneurs and Social Innovators: Business founders focused on creating socially beneficial and economically sustainable enterprises.

NGO Leaders: Heads of NGOs aiming to achieve sustainable development goals and seeking business partnerships for greater impact.

Development Agency Representatives: Professionals in international agencies dedicated to sustainable development and economic growth in Africa.

Gender Equality Advocates: Activists promoting gender equality in the African business sector.

Academics and Researchers: Experts studying Shared Value’s societal impact in business, economics, social sciences, and sustainability.

Collaborative Network Representatives: Members of alliances fostering cross-sector collaborations for enhanced Shared Value initiatives.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

tiekie@shiftimpact.africa | kate@shiftimpact.africa

www.shiftimpact.africa | www.svai.africa | www.jamiitrade.africa | www.itsnotok.africa