Hello,

Welcome to our IMPACT monthly digest for September 2018.

Last week, we announced our new acquisition, Enclude, and our first institutional shareholder, Triodos Bank, helping us to transform the way development is financed. We're also welcoming our new CEO, Christopher Hirst, effective 1st October.

Read more below, along with other perspectives and stories of our work from across the globe.

To keep in touch between issues of IMPACT, you can always follow us on LinkedIn , Twitter , and at #PositiveImpact.

All the best,
Palladium Communications Team
"We want to transform how development is financed."

How can we leverage private capital to solve some of the world's greatest challenges, while generating a return for investors? It takes a unique combination of capabilities and a global reach. Read about our acquisition of Enclude and our new shareholder, Triodos Bank.
From Cyclone to Wheels Up in 2 Hours

When disaster strikes, getting supplies and relief on the ground quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Palladium's Matt Everitt takes us behind the scenes of one of the world's fastest humanitarian emergency response teams, in partnership with Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
Investing in Kenya

Kenya is one of the fastest growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa with a youthful population, highly skilled workforce, and a dynamic private sector. But to truly transform the lives of its people still living in poverty, Kenya needs to overcome low investment and low productivity in its economy. Read about our new USAID contract .
Is outcome-based financing the cure for high maternal mortality?

Pregnancy for women in Rajasthan, India comes with a significant risk of death. "Utkrisht" is a development impact bond (DIB) underway to help address the problem. Journalist Varsha Meghani writes for Forbes India about how the DIB works and what to expect .
Putting Peruvian Chocolate on the Map

In just seven years, Peru has become a significant player in fine-flavor cacao, moving from the tenth to the second largest specialty producer in the world. Palladium's Amanda Fernandez writes for the World Cocoa Foundation about what it took to make this shift possible .
Our New CEO: Meet Christopher Hirst 

After nearly 20 years with Palladium, Christopher is taking the reins as CEO effective 1st October. Read more about his experience and vision for the company , and connect with him on LinkedIn to keep in touch.
11 October 2018 (UN Day of the Girl)
London, UK
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