Impact Manager Class

Badge awarded to

Telly Valerie Onu

Issued on 15 Jul 2026 by

AcademiaBID / IDBAcademy

IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, issues this badge to recognize the participation in the Impact Manager – Masterclass. IDB Invest, a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, issues this badge to recognize the participation in the IDB Invest - Impact Manager Masterclass, held on May 28 and 29, in Barbados. This training equipped emerging fund managers in the Caribbean and Central America with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to thrive in private capital markets and prepare for institutional investment. The program included in-depth sessions on all aspects of the fund management cycle, including fundraising, fund structuring, financial modeling, valuation, impact measurement, risk management, and investor relations, delivered by regional and international experts.

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Achievement Type	Participation
Field of Study	Development of Private Enterprises and SMEs
Specialization	Private Capital Fund Management

Issuer

AcademiaBID / IDBAcademy

BID-INDES@iadb.org

Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. At the IDB, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills but also are passionate about improving lives.

Criteria

Learning goals

Understand the evolution and opportunities of private capital funds in the Caribbean region.
Develop an effective investment thesis and pipeline development strategy.
Gain insights into fund structuring, financial modeling, ESG risk management, and impact measurement.
Strengthen skills in governance, compliance, talent management, and investor relations.

Learning experience and activities

In-person masterclass delivered in Barbados, combining expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, practical case exercises, and networking opportunities. Participants engaged in sessions covering technical, strategic, legal, and compliance-related aspects of fund management, with a focus on Caribbean-specific challenges and solutions.

Content / Topics

Evolution of private capital funds in the Caribbean
Investment thesis development and storytelling
Fundraising and due diligence
ESG risk management and financial modeling
Fund structuring, legal documentation, and quarterly reporting
Impact investing, integrity compliance, and corporate governance
Talent management and women’s entrepreneurship
Investor relations and IDB Lab toolkit

Estimated effort

It took approximately 14 hours to complete this in-person masterclass (2 days x 7 hours per day).

Badge type

Participation badge

Alignments

IDB Digital Credential Framework

https://credencialesbid.openbadgepassport.org/app/profile/page/view/312

The IDB Credentials Framework is the key reference tool and roadmap for recognizing knowledge building and continuous learning through the issuance of digital credentials for the IDB Group, related organizations, and citizens across the Latin America and the Caribbean region.