On March 5, 2025, Dr. Christian Kingombe, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of 4IP Group Sàrl, delivered an insightful lecture at the EU Business School in Geneva, sharing his expertise on the evolving field of Impact Investing. Drawing from his extensive experience across multilateral organizations (such as UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), International Labour Organization & African Development Bank Group), venture capital, and financial innovation of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), Dr. Kingombe provided a deep dive into the intersection of finance and sustainability, exploring how investments can drive positive social and environmental outcomes without compromising risk-adjusted financial returns.
The lecture took attendees on a journey through the fundamentals of impact investing, covering key concepts such as ESG integration, Impact, sustainable finance instruments, and the critical role of Impact Measurement and Management (IMM), including the recent launch of UNDP’s SDG Impact Standards for which Christian Kingombe currently is the only accredited trainer based in Switzerland.
More than just theory, Dr. Kingombe shared real-world applications, including case studies from Africa, Asia (from multiple-award-winning Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), which he represented in both Switzerland and Zambia), and Europe, demonstrating how innovative funding mechanisms are transforming lives in emerging markets, where 4IP Group is represented by Impactpreneurs Africa.
He also reflected on his personal journey in the industry—from early involvement in social finance at the ILO in 2001, to shaping the Zambian National Advisory Board for Impact Investment (NABII), where he was a Board member from 2018-21, to launching Invisible Heart Ventures (IHV2), a faith-driven impact investment fund.
This event underscores 4IP Group’s mission to bridge the gap between finance and development, equipping the next generation of investors with the knowledge to mobilize capital for sustainable change.
As part of our commitment to expanding impact education, we have made our Fundamentals of Impact Investing Course available on the 3i Sustainability platform (our most recent partnership), ensuring accessibility for professionals worldwide.
Interested in learning more? Explore our courses and advisory services at 4IP Group and join us in shaping the future of impact investing.
