Frontier & Emerging Markets Impact
Impact
The growing relevance of impact investing is particularly visible in Frontier and Emerging Markets (FEM). Investments in these markets can play an important role in addressing global challenges while contributing to sustainable economic development and financial inclusion.
The Working Group on Frontier & Emerging Markets focuses on the specific opportunities, characteristics, and challenges of impact investing in emerging and developing economies. Through exchange, peer-to-peer learning, and collaboration, the group aims to strengthen knowledge, develop practical approaches, and advance impact investing in FEM markets.
Outcome
- Building and strengthening a network of relevant stakeholders
- Organisation of events such as panel discussions and expert exchanges
- Development of position papers and publications
- Contribution to the further development of impact investing in Frontier & Emerging Markets
Short description of the working group
Leading impact fund providers and asset managers in the German-speaking region increasingly offer investment opportunities beyond traditional microfinance. These include investments in areas such as climate and energy, agriculture and food systems, healthcare, financial inclusion, and sustainable infrastructure.
The working group provides a platform for discussing market developments, investment approaches, practical challenges, and the role of impact investing in sustainable development across Frontier & Emerging Markets.
Activities
- Exchange of experience and peer-to-peer learning
- Discussion of market developments and investment approaches
- Collection and sharing of best-practice examples
- Networking and collaboration across the impact ecosystem
Meetings
The working group meets once per quarter.
