Paul Pereira (Executive: Public Affairs, Tshikululu Social Investments) and Anthony Prangley (Dialogue Circle Manager, GIBS) describe the concept behind the first Serious Social Investment workshop.

Tracey Henry (CEO, Tshikululu Social Investments) outlines the social investment landscape and best practise trends.

Michael Norton OBE speaks about social entrepreneurs and the ability of individuals to change the world.

Terence Beney (partner, Feedbank Research and Analytics) discusses the findings of unique and comprehensive research into community trusts set up in BBBEE transactions.

This research can be viewed here.

Mokibelo Ntshabeleng (M&E Manager, Tshikululu Social Investments) talks about the challenges inherent in the monitoring and evaluation of social investments.

Gail Campbell (CEO, Zenex Foundation) describes how donors can help create optimal learning environments and discusses the funding of education in South Africa.

Desiree Storey (Manager, FirstRand Volunteers Programme) discusses what works in staff volunteerism.

Margie Keeton (trustee, Epoch and Optima Trusts) provides insight from the other side – how NGOs experience donors, but are too polite to say.

Nick van Rensburg (Head, Anglo Zimele Empowerment Initiative) discusses entrepreneurial development.

Graeme Wilkinson (senior CSI practitioner, Tshikululu Social Investments) discusses working in food security and agricultural livelihoods.

Anthony Prangley (Dialogue Circle Manager, GIBS) describes the Dinokeng Scenarios and its potential impact on the social investment field.

Doug Greenshields (Learning and Development Manager, Tshikululu Social Investments) speaks about the questions to ask when evaluating funding proposals.

Is a strategic approach necessary? Sarah Morrison (client relationship manager, Tshikululu Social Investments) discusses strategy in corporate social investment.

Godwin Khoza (CEO, Joint Education Trust) outlines the value of research in social investing.