The BRICS axis of trade and investment offers great opportunity for Africa’s continued economic growth. But is the BRICS effect a game-changer in social investment? What’s new in BRICS models of philanthropy and social investment? Where does Africa fit in the priorities of BRICS social investors? And how can philanthropy from emerging economies help to tackle Africa’s social justice challenges in a fresh way? The 2012 assembly of the African Grantmakers Network will ask social investment experts from BRICS countries about the BRICS effect and explore what Africa can gain from these new developments. Click here to register now!

The African Grantmakers Network is a continent-wide platform to grow an African voice and agenda for philanthropy.

Main conference days: 30 October to 1 November 2012.
Satellite meetings: 29 October and 2 November 2012.

For more information contact Shekeshe Mokgosi at the Southern Africa Trust smokgosi[at]southernafricatrust.org.