The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace (PCJP) (now the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development) and Catholic Relief Services convened a three-day Impact Investing conference at the Vatican on June 26-28, 2016 titled “Making the Year of Mercy a Year of Impact for the Poor”. The conference provided an opportunity for participants to explore how to harness the power of impact capital, learn from successful social entrepreneurs and sector thought leaders, and lay the foundation for catalyzing private investment to serve the poor and vulnerable.
Welcoming Remarks: Dr. Carolyn Woo, Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson
Armchair Discussion: Dr. Carolyn Woo, Luigino Bruni, Mark Steitz, Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson
State of the Sector: Dr. Patricia Dinneen, Amit Bouri, Dr. Charly Kleissner
Power of Enterprise in Uplifting African Communities: John Simon, Dr. Agnes Kalibata
Evidence that Impact Investing Benefits the Poor: Matt Bannick, Jacqueline Novogratz, Vineet Rai
Successful Social Enterprises: Agnes Dasewicz, Dr. Laurence Brahm, Kola Masha
When Should Social Programs Transition to Social Enterprise?: Mitchell Strauss, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Nicholas Colloff, Aleem Walji
How to Make the Enterprise Tradition: Kevin Farrell, Salvatore Giambanco, Clara Miller
Climate Investing: Margaret Sullivan, John Delaney, Dr. Ellen Dorsey
Investing to Create a Sustainable Future: Audrey Choi, Matthew Patsky
Investing Catholic Funds for Impact: Glenn Creamer, Rev. Séamus Finn, Dr. Jean-Baptiste de Franssu, Dale Hunt, Rev. Fr. Thomas McClain
Reflections on the First Day: Dr. Carolyn Woo
Sources of Capital and the Enterprises in Which They Invest: John Kohler
Special Announcement – Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative: Dr. Patricia Dinneen
Examples of Capital Providers: Dr. Roger Huang, Graham MacMillan, Jennifer Pryce, Michael Sommer
Measurement for Social Impact: Jeri Eckhart Queenan, Olivia Muiru, Dimple Sahni
Mobile Communications Technology as an Enabler of Social Enterprise: Michael Quinn
The Importance of Talent and Capacity Building: Randall Kempner, Gisele Henriques, Laura Stopponi
Thank You and Closing Prayer: Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson
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| 3:00 - 6:30 | Registration |
| 5:30 - 6:30 | Reception |
| 6:30 - 8:00 | Dinner and Welcoming Remarks Dr. Carolyn Woo President & CEO, Catholic Relief Services His Eminence, Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace |
| 8:00 - 9:00 |
Armchair Discussion Dr. Carolyn Woo (Moderator) President & CEO, Catholic Relief Services Professor Luigino Bruni Professor of Economics, Università di Roma Lumsa Mr. Mark Steitz Founder & Senior Principal, TSD Communications His Eminence, Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace |
| 9:25 – 10:10 | Core Concepts and Framework for Analysis Dr. Filipe Santos Academic Director, INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Initiative |
| 6:30 – 8:30 | Mass |
| 7:00 – 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Opening Prayer His Eminence, Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace |
| Theme: Impact Investing – Achieving Impact for the Poor? | |
| 10:00 – 10:20 | Coffee Break |
| 9:05 – 9:50 | State of the Sector Dr. Patricia Dinneen (Moderator) Senior Advisor, Emerging Markets Private Equity Association Mr. Amit Bouri CEO & Co-Founder, Global Impact Investing Network Dr. Charly Kleissner Co-Founder, KL Felicitas Foundation, Toniic |
| 9:50 – 10:20 | Power of Enterprise in Uplifting African Communities Mr. John Simon (Moderator) Founding Partner, Total Impact Capital Dr. Agnes Kalibata President, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa |
| 10:20 – 11:05 | Evidence that Impact Investing Benefits the Poor Mr. Matt Bannick (Moderator) Managing Partner, Omidyar Network Ms. Jacqueline Novogratz Founder & CEO, Acumen Mr. Vineet Rai Founder, Aavishkaar – Intellecap Group |
| 11:05 – 11:30 | Break |
| 11:30 – 12:45 | Investing Catholic Funds for Impact Mr. Glenn Creamer (Moderator) Senior Managing Director, Providence Equity Partners Rev. Séamus Finn, OMI Chair, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, OIP Trust Dr. Jean-Baptiste de Franssu President of the Board of Superintendents, Instituto per le Opere di Religione Ms. Dale Hunt Managing Director, Private Equity, Ascension Investment Management Rev. Fr. Thomas McClain, S.J. General Treasurer, General Curia of the Society of Jesus |
| 12:45 – 1:30 | Successful Social Enterprises Mrs. Agnes Dasewicz (Moderator) Director, Office of Private Capital and Microenterprise, U.S. Agency for International Development Dr. Laurence Brahm Founder, Shambhala Serai Group Mr. Kola Masha Managing Director, Babban Gona, Doreo Partners |
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Lunch |
| Theme: Achieving Sustainability in Serving the Poor – Transition from Social Program to Social Enterprise | |
| 2:30 – 3:30 | When Should Social Programs Transition to Social Enterprise? Ms. Mitchell Strauss (Moderator) Special Advisor, Socially Responsible Investment Finance, Overseas Private Investment Corporation Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, KCMG Founder & Chairperson, BRAC Mr. Nicholas Colloff Executive Director, Argridius Foundation Mr. Aleem Walji CEO, Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. |
| 3:30 – 4:15 | How to Make the Enterprise Transition Mr. Kevin Farrell (Moderator) Principal, Farrell Mudd Development Mr. Salvatore Giambanco Partner, Human Capital, Omidyar Network Ms. Clara Miller Director & President, Heron Foundation |
| 4:15 – 4:45 | Break |
| 4:45 – 5:30 | Climate Investing Ms. Margaret Sullivan (Moderator) CEO, Sullivan Strategy The Honorable John Delaney Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives Dr. Ellen Dorsey Executive Director, Wallace Global Fund |
| 5:30 – 6:15 | Parallel Sessions On the Journey – Emerging Enterprises Dr. Shaun Ferris Director, Agriculture Livelihoods, Catholic Relief Services Mr. Paul Hicks Water Resources Coordinator for Latin America, Azure, Catholic Relief Services Investing to Create a Sustainable Future Ms. Audrey Choi CEO, Institute for Sustainable Investing, Morgan Stanley Mr. Matthew Patsky CEO, Trillium Asset Management Technology to Enable Impact Investors Ms. Joan Larrea CEO, Convergence Blended Finance Dr. Audrey Selian Director, Artha Initiative, Rianta Capital Zurich Church Background and Structure Mr. Sean Callahan Chief Operating Officer, Catholic Relief Services Mr. Michel Roy Secretary General, Caritas Internationalis |
| 6:15 – 7:00 | Reception |
| 7:30 – 9:00 | Dinner |
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Mass |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 9:05 | Opening Prayer His Eminence, Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace |
| 9:05 – 9:15 | Reflections on the First Day Dr. Carolyn Woo President & CEO, Catholic Relief Services |
| Theme: Capital Sources and Measurement for Social Impact | |
| 9:15 – 9:45 | Sources of Capital and the Enterprises in Which They Invest Mr. John Kohler Executive Fellow and Director, Impact Capital Program, Miller Center for Social Entrepreneurship, Santa Clara University |
| 9:45 – 10:45 | Examples of Capital Providers Dr. Roger Huang (Moderator) Martin J. Gillen Dean, Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame Mr. Graham MacMillan Senior Program Officer, Inclusive Economies, Ford Foundation Ms. Jennifer Pryce President & CEO, Calvert Foundation Mr. Michael Sommer Director, BANK IM BISTUM ESSEN eG |
| 10:45 – 11:15 | Break |
| 11:15 – 12:15 | Measurement for Social Impact Ms. Jeri Eckhart Queenan (Moderator) Partner, Global Development Practice, The Bridgespan Group Ms. Olivia Muiru Global Partner Manager, B Lab Ms. Dimple Sahni Senior Director, Impact Investing, Anthos Asset Management |
| 1:15 – 2:15 | Lunch |
| Theme: Enterprise to Improve Lives and Livelihoods | |
| 2:15 – 3:00 | Parallel Sessions Mobile Communications Technology as an Enabler of Social Enterprise Mr. Michael Quinn CEO, Zoona Climate Enterprise – Energy Mr. Ned Tozun CEO & Co-Founder, d.light Women’s Entrepreneurship Ms. Mary Mwangi East Africa Chapter Manager, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Ms. Laurie Spengler President & CEO, Enclude Youth Entrepreneurship Ms. Julie Hammerman Executive Director, JLens Investor Network |
| 3:15 – 4:15 | The Importance of Talent and Capacity Building Mr. Randall Kempner (Moderator) Executive Director, Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs Ms. Gisele Henriques Livelihoods Adviser, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development Mrs. Laura Stopponi Europe Director, Caritas Italy |
| 4:15 – 4:45 | Break |
| Conference Wrap-Up | |
| 4:45 – 6:15 | Discussion and Summary of Next Steps |
| 6:15 – 6:30 | Thank You and Closing Prayer His Eminence, Peter K.A. Cardinal Turkson President, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace |
| 7:30 – 10:00 | Closing Dinner |
| All Day | Feast of Saints Peter and Paul |
| Morning | Special Mass with the Holy Father His Holiness, Pope Francis |