As the world continues to face its greatest challenge since the Second World War – COVID-19 – this pandemic calls for more urgent action in order to sustain the progress that has already been made, either by supporting the SDGs or facilitating COVID-19-related impact investments.
Our partnership with Grameen Pilipinas has witnessed the successful distribution of critical food supplies to the needy in Laguna, Philippines.
Arowana Impact Capital, the impact asset management arm of the Arowana group, is honoured to have signed a partnership agreement with Grameen in the Philippines, Grameen Pilipinas.
Despite being the 1st in Asia and 4th in the world in terms of financial inclusion, the Philippines still runs up against some sobering facts making financial inclusion a pressing issue up until now. This creates a growing recognition for the private sector to support the government’s efforts toward financial inclusion.
By sharing in the responsibility of alleviating “learning crisis,” investors are contributing to poverty reduction – and ultimately, towards greater and better human and societal development leaving a lasting generational impact.
The Philippines presents impact investors with several opportunities to venture into the blue economy, or the sustainable management of oceans to achieve accelerated economic growth, job creation, and poverty alleviation.
