The Policy & Advocacy Pillar is integral to fostering a conducive policy and regulatory environment that supports ASIEx’s mission.
By actively engaging with governments, financial institutions, and key stakeholders, ASIEx promotes policies that facilitate social investment and address barriers to capital flow. This includes advocating for regulatory reforms, establishing blended finance mechanisms, and championing local impact investing to drive systemic change.
The pillar is designed to work horizontally, weaving seamlessly with the other three ASIEx pillars—Investment Readiness, the Deal Share Platform, and the Catalytic Pooled Fund. Data and evidence captured through these interconnected pillars serve as the foundation for policy engagement. Insights gathered from investment readiness initiatives, deal pipelines, and catalytic funding outcomes are leveraged to inform policy recommendations, enabling ASIEx to bring diverse stakeholders to the table to create a sustainable and enabling business environment.
A critical component of this pillar is the integration of an Impact Measurement Framework, which not only supports the collection of data but also ensures that learnings and evidence are systematically integrated into policy advocacy efforts. This framework provides a structured approach to monitor and evaluate progress, offering actionable insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes.
Through comprehensive knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives, ASIEx strengthens the capabilities of regulators and policymakers, ensuring they are equipped to support Africa’s social investment agenda. By aligning policies with the realities on the ground and fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the Plicy & Advocacy Pillar helps build a resilient, sustainable ecosystem that accelerates social and economic development across the continent.