Positive Profits: The Power of Impact Investing in African Communities with Jeff & Jonathan Shafer

On this episode of Nuance, Jeff and Jonathan Shafer join Case to discuss impact investing, the intentional placement of one's investment capital in projects that both generate profit and positive social outcomes. The Shafer brothers share examples of their projects, such as investing in renewable energy and affordable housing in Africa. They highlight the need for electricity access and the positive ripple effects it has on education, healthcare, and the economy. They also emphasize the potential for investors to experience joy and freedom through impact investing.
Resources from the episode:
A New Lens Podcast with Jeff Shafer: commongoodcap.com/podcast/
Common Good Capital: commongoodcap.com/
Climate Smart Forestry: www.climatesmartforestry.org/
Faith Driven Investor: www.faithdriveninvestor.org/
17 Sustainable Investment Goals: www.mycnote.com/blog/impact-i...
Tom Nelson's The Economics of Neighborly Love: www.ivpress.com/the-economics...
Fair Trade Practices: fairtrade-advocacy.org/defini...
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00:00 Introduction
01:01 The Significance of the Marketplace and Capitalism
08:11 Journey to Africa and Impact Investing
12:18 Understanding Impact Investing
23:08 Overcoming Perceived Risks of Investing in Africa
24:24 Introduction to Impact Investing in Africa
25:18 Understanding ESG and its Controversies
26:17 The Battle of Worldviews in Impact Investing
28:10 The Need for a Communal Understanding of ESG and Impact Investing
30:05 Exploring Impact Investing in Personal Portfolios
33:04 The Role of the Faith Community in Impact Investing
34:20 How to Start Impact Investing: Finding Impact Themes and Financial Advisors
37:14 The Ethics and Redemptive Potential of Impact Investing
41:23 Addressing Concerns of Exploitation in Impact Investing
44:49 Real-Life Examples of Impact Investing in Africa
48:06 Ensuring Fair Practices in Impact Investing
51:25 Closing Remarks and Call to Action