CEO Connect Forum
The CEO Connect Forum is a powerful platform for African business leaders to shape the future of value creation through shared insights and exemplary practices. It drives the African narrative from the perspective of purpose-driven leadership, blending Shared Value, sustainability, and ESG principles to address the continent’s most pressing challenges.
Held annually across the continent this forum is more than just a gathering—it’s a catalyst for thought leadership and collaboration across the continent. It serves as a space where Africa’s top minds convene to contribute to a growing body of knowledge, fostering opportunities for partnerships and innovation. Our goal is to inspire purposeful leadership that creates a lasting impact across industries, ensuring that businesses not only thrive but contribute to a sustainable and inclusive African economy.
Join us in advancing Africa’s business landscape through collaboration and purpose-led leadership and be part of the conversation shaping the sustainable future of our continent.
Africa Shared Value & ESG Summit
The Africa Shared Value & ESG Summit is the annual flagship event of Shared Value Africa, bringing together our community and thought leaders to share their work and vision for Africa. Created to unite the Shared Value and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) movements, the summit drives meaningful change across the continent.
This transformative platform gathers key leaders to explore the synergy between Shared Value and ESG, fostering collaboration, innovation, and impactful partnerships that shape Africa’s future.
Look out for our annual event and join us in advancing the continent’s journey towards sustainability —where businesses thrive with purpose, and people prosper.
African Entrepreneurship Forum
The African Entrepreneurship Forum (AEF) is a pan-African platform designed to connect entrepreneurs across the continent and provide essential resources, knowledge, and networks to help them build sustainable businesses. The AEF bridges the gap for African entrepreneurs, providing insights, opportunities, and support as they transition from start-ups to thriving enterprises.
Since its inception in 2020, this virtual forum has become a vital space where entrepreneurs across the continent come together to exchange ideas, share their challenges and aspirations, and gain valuable knowledge to enhance their businesses. The AEF plays a key role in empowering entrepreneurs to contribute to Africa’s economic growth by fostering collaboration and providing access to the tools they need to succeed.
Introduction to Shared Value
Shared Value is a transformative business strategy that redefines success by aligning profit with purpose. Moving beyond traditional profit-only models, Shared Value integrates social impact into core business operations, driving both economic growth and positive societal outcomes.
Introduced over a decade ago and embraced by leading companies worldwide, this approach empowers businesses to enhance their competitiveness while addressing critical social and environmental challenges.
The Introduction to Shared Value training equips organisations with the tools to develop strategies that foster long-term sustainability, create value for all stakeholders, and contribute to the wellbeing of the communities in which they operate.
Shared Value Podcasts
The Shared Value Podcast delves into the critical intersection of business, society, and sustainability, focusing on Africa’s journey towards equitable and inclusive growth. This podcast uncovers the strategies and stories of visionary leaders and organisations that are using the Shared Value framework to create real social impact while driving business success across the continent.
Each episode features engaging conversations with changemakers, innovators, and experts who are redefining how business can be a force for good. We explore key topics such as sustainable development, corporate responsibility, inclusive economic growth, and the future of work.
Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about Africa’s sustainable future, the Shared Value Podcast offers valuable perspectives on how businesses can unlock new growth opportunities while contributing to societal progress. Tune in and join the movement to build a more prosperous and sustainable Africa.
Investor Readiness Workshop
Unlock the full potential of your business with our Investor Readiness Workshop, a platform tailored for African entrepreneurs looking to take their ventures to the next level. This workshop equips you with the critical skills, insights, and strategies needed to engage and attract investors, empowering you to scale your business with confidence.
Through dynamic, interactive sessions, expert-led discussions, and practical case studies, you’ll learn how to craft compelling investment pitches, understand what investors are truly looking for, and effectively navigate the complex fundraising landscape.
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, expand your network, and engage directly with potential investors as you take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Together, we’re building the future of African enterprises.
Purpose Playbook Training
The Purpose Playbook Training is a specialised five-week online course designed for African entrepreneurs who are ready to align purpose with profit and transform their businesses into vehicles for positive change. This immersive training provides actionable strategies to tackle societal challenges through innovative business solutions, positioning entrepreneurs at the forefront of Africa’s sustainable growth.
Participants will delve into crucial topics such as Introduction to Shared Value, Purpose & Culture, Strategy, Operations, and People. The course offers a comprehensive approach to help build businesses that not only drive profit but also generate lasting social impact. By the end of the programme, entrepreneurs will be equipped with the tools and insights needed to build a purpose-driven business that contributes to Africa’s development while remaining competitive in the marketplace.
Shared Value Africa Gender Equality Unit
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations globally. The Shared Value Africa Gender Equality Unit was established to accelerate progress on gender equality and reduce GBV by supporting and collaborating with both the public and private sectors.
Launched through the impactful #ITSNOTOK movement, which highlights the urgent need to address GBV, the Gender Equality Unit offers a holistic approach to fostering respectful workplaces. Our programmes empower leadership and equip organisations with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to create safe, inclusive environments free from workplace violence and harassment (WVH).
Together, we are building workplaces where gender equality is the standard, and respect and safety are ensured for all.
Value Creation Forum
The Value Creation Forum is a premier in-person gathering for African businesses—both established and emerging—to connect, share knowledge, and exchange practical insights on embedding the principles of Shared Value. This forum offers a dynamic platform where participants can learn from each other’s experiences, explore innovative strategies, and discover how to drive both business success and social impact.
Hosted in various countries across Africa, the Value Creation Forum fosters collaboration and empowers leaders to embrace purpose-driven business practices that create meaningful change. Participants will leave with actionable insights and a strengthened network, ready to contribute to Africa’s growth and prosperity through Shared Value.
By joining this forum, you become part of a growing movement dedicated to unlocking Africa’s potential and building its sustainability through creating value and prosperity for all.
Shared Value Africa Academy
The Shared Value Africa Academy is a premier educational platform committed to empowering African entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to drive both social and environmental impact through business success. As a vital arm of Shared Value Africa, the Academy is dedicated to nurturing a new generation of leaders who can shape Africa’s future by aligning business growth with meaningful societal and environmental contributions.
Offering a range of specialised training programmes, including the Introduction to Shared Value, Purpose Playbook Training, and Investor Readiness Workshop, the Academy equips entrepreneurs with the tools to build sustainable business models, merge profit with purpose, and confidently engage with investors. Each programme is designed to not only enhance entrepreneurial capacity but also inspire participants to drive long-term change across the continent.
The Shared Value Africa Academy is more than just a learning space—it’s a catalyst for developing purpose-driven businesses that contribute to Africa’s economic growth while addressing social and environmental challenges.
African Universities Gender Equality Forum
The African Universities Gender Equality Forum is a crucial platform dedicated to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and gender inequality within higher education institutions across the continent. This forum brings together academic leaders, policymakers, and change agents to ignite meaningful change by fostering behavioral shifts, implementing internal prevention measures, and advocating for essential policy reforms that promote gender equality.
Through collaborative discussions, expert insights, and shared experiences, the forum seeks to create safer, more inclusive environments where equality is embedded in the very fabric of university leadership and institutional culture. By addressing these issues head-on, the African Universities Gender Equality Forum is committed to shaping academic spaces where every individual can thrive, regardless of gender.
Join us in creating a future where African universities lead the way in advancing gender equality and establishing lasting change.
