• Case Study

Investment and Readiness Stream of the Social Finance Fund Conversation Guide for Engagement

  • Source : Employment and Social Development Canada
  • March 2019
This guide outlines the Canadian government’s consultation process for the Investment and Readiness Stream of the Social Finance Fund. It aims to gather input on how to best support social purpose organizations in accessing capital and building capacity for social innovation. The document discusses the need for new funding mechanisms, emphasizing the importance of intermediaries, impact measurement, and fostering innovation to address complex social, environmental, and economic challenges across Canada.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Unlocking finance for social tech start-ups: Is there a new opportunity space?

  • Source : ScienceDirect
  • May 2026
This paper investigates the financing landscape for social tech start-ups, exploring whether a new opportunity space exists for unlocking financial resources for these ventures. It examines various funding mechanisms and challenges unique to social technology enterprises, which aim to address social problems through innovation. The authors likely analyze investment trends, impact investing, and other financial models that can support the growth and scalability of social tech initiatives. The research contributes to understanding how to bridge the funding gap for organizations at the intersection of technology and social impact.
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Re-Imagining Traditional Finance for India's COVID Recovery

  • Source : IIC
  • June 2018
This report examines how traditional finance can be reimagined to support India’s COVID recovery, focusing on regulatory enablers for mainstreaming innovative finance. It discusses the government’s efforts to promote low-cost capital for marginalized populations and explores the role of blended finance, catalytic capital, and public finance. The publication identifies key policy and regulatory adjustments needed to mobilize additional capital for social impact and drive sustainable economic recovery in India.
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Impatient Readiness: The State of Social Finance in Canada 2021

  • Source : Table of Impact Investment Practitioners
  • March 2018
This report provides a comprehensive portrait of social finance in Canada, outlining the complex ecosystem involving investors, intermediaries, and beneficiaries. It highlights the significant role of the co-operative model and identifies opportunities and barriers across provinces, with a focus on popular initiatives and concepts of inclusion, equity, and diversity. The report discusses successful programs like the Community Economic Development Investment Fund (CEDIF) and addresses challenges such as investor perception of risk.
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Impact Bonds and Maximizing Finance for Development

  • Source : GPRBA
  • August 2017
This paper explores the role of impact bonds in maximizing finance for development by promoting results-based financing, innovation, entrepreneurship, and competition. It highlights how these instruments can attract private capital to address pressing development challenges by aligning incentives between funders, service providers, and investors. The study showcases the potential of impact bonds to foster efficiency and accelerate progress towards sustainable development goals.
  • Case Study

OECD DAC BLENDED FINANCE PRINCIPLE 4 GUIDANCE Revised Note following public consultation

  • Source : OECD
  • August 2016
This revised guidance note from the OECD DAC focuses on Principle 4 of blended finance, emphasizing effective partnering for development impact. It outlines policy recommendations and good practice examples for designing and implementing blended finance programs, aiming to scale up and align public and private finance for sustainable development. The guidance addresses key considerations such as risks and scalability, promoting collaboration among various stakeholders to maximize the effectiveness and quality of blended finance in developing countries.
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Unlocking the promise of blended finance in India

  • Source : IIC, D&A
  • June 2016
This report focuses on the promise of blended finance specifically within the Indian context. It examines the landscape of blended finance instruments and the role of catalytic capital in mobilizing private investment for development initiatives. The authors analyze existing models and potential opportunities for scaling blended finance solutions in India, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities in the local market to achieve sustainable development goals.
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Blending Public and Private Finance

  • Source : World Bank
  • April 2016
This World Bank note explores blended finance, which combines public and private funds, highlighting its various forms and potential pitfalls like market distortion and inappropriate risk allocation. It emphasizes that public finance can bring different risk appetites and time horizons, structuring assets to meet private sector profiles. The paper suggests blended finance can make marginally profitable projects attractive, acting as a stepping stone to comprehensive reforms and demonstrating commercial viability in risky sectors.
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Insight: Blended finance in the national planning process

  • Source : Deloitte
  • February 2016
This Deloitte insight explores the integration of blended finance into national planning processes for development. It examines how governments can strategically combine public and private capital to achieve national development goals, particularly in areas requiring significant investment. The piece highlights the importance of effective governance and collaboration between various stakeholders to maximize the impact of blended finance initiatives and ensure alignment with broader development strategies.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Beyond technology and finance: pay-as-you-go sustainable energy access and theories of social change

  • Source : Sage Journals
This article explores pay-as-you-go (PAYG) business models for sustainable energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, applying a sociotechnical transitions framework. It critically assesses the traditional focus on technology and finance, arguing for greater attention to sociocultural considerations and theories of social change. The study highlights how mobile-enabled flexible payment systems disrupt traditional energy delivery by aligning with existing sociocultural practices of payment. It emphasizes the importance of inclusive business models that address local contexts and user needs for successful energy transitions.
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