Top corporates, CSR stakeholders to draw action plan for 'Getting Growth Back' at CII Social Enterprise Conclave

New Delhi, 27 November 2020: A host of policymakers, government representation, impact investors, social entrepreneurs, academicians, economists and social sector representatives will come together to draw an action plan for getting growth back in social sector amid the continuing COVID challenges.

The thought leaders will be virtually gathering at CII 2nd edition of Social Entrepreneurship Conclave on 7-11 December to discuss the scale of disruption caused by the COVID pandemic and the possible ways to get back on the growth track. The theme of the conclave is ‘Innovate, Invest, Impact - Getting Growth Back’.

The Digital Conference will attempt to create a framework and a conducive environment for Social Enterprise. The Conference will be a blended experience of impact pitching deck, policy dialogue forum, fireside chats.

As per an industry estimate, Asia is facing an estimated income loss of US$211 billion, and at least 11 million people could be forced into poverty.  The unprecedented scale and nature of COVID-19 is affecting every strata of society, most especially poor and marginalised communities across the world.

As governments work to contain the outbreak and stabilise the economy, there is an urgent need for social investors to step up their efforts to mitigate the impacts on those most vulnerable.

Through this Conclave, the CII is leveraging the power of its network to drive a more holistic response to the crisis. The platform aims to bridge the gaps among the traditionally siloed sectors - from capital providers to governments to social enterprises towards increasing investment in long-term and systemic solutions to cope with the current challenges.

Key discussion agenda:

• Social Impact Investing - Let’s talk Challenges, Capital and COVID-19
• Role of Social Stock Exchange in India’s Development Story
• What’s Next? An Action Plan Towards a Resilient India

Sidetracks (Walk the Talk)

• Changing Face of Philanthropy at the Time of COVID 19
• Alleviating Poverty through Social Innovation
• Strategically Leveraging Corporate Resources for Social Impact

Special Attractions:

1. Initiation of Industry Driven Incubation Model for Early Stage Enterprises
2. Policy Dialogue Forums

The Key Takeaways

• Explore various social investment opportunities to drive systemic impact
• Reflect on principles that can help public, private and civil societies rebuild thriving ecosystems that are driven by sustainability
• Learn about innovative financing models have been successful in meeting immediate and long-term needs

The key speakers who would be sharing insights at the forum include Mr Prabhat Labh, Chief Executive Officer, Grameen Foundation India & Co - Founder & MD Grameen Impact Ventures; Ms Kanika Pal, Lead - Sustainable Community Development (Prabhat), South Asia Hindustan Unilever Ltd; Mr Nixon Joseph, President & Chief Operating Officer, SBI Foundation; Mr Ramraj Pai, Chief Executive Officer, Impact Investors Council and many more.