Feb 21, 2017
By Elizabeth Boggs Davidsen
The Latin American Impact Investing Forum, better known in the region as the FLII (Foro Latinoamericano de Inversión de Impacto), concluded February 17 after three busy days of activities, panels, pitches, and parties. Held in the Mayan City of Merida, Mexico, the FLII is now in its 7th edition, and has grown significantly in prominence and attendance. The 2017 event included over 400 engaged impact seeking participants from foundations, financial institutions, funds, faith based organizations, social enterprises, development finance institutions, governments and a few corporations. Leaders from the impact investing industry- those that intentionally target specific social objectives along with a financial return and measure the achievement of both, gathered to learn about the latest trends, promote new ideas, network, and match make.