• Case Study

Trail-blazing Social Finance Puts India on Irreversible Course for Development Revolution

  • Source : Business World
  • January 2018
This article highlights India’s progress in social finance, particularly through the use of Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) and impact investments, positioning the country for a significant development revolution. It discusses how innovative financial instruments are being leveraged to address critical social issues, attracting private capital towards achieving developmental goals. The piece emphasizes the transformative potential of social finance in India’s journey towards sustainable and inclusive growth.
  • Book

Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Finance

  • Source : Palgrave Macmillan
  • January 2020
This book provides an in-depth examination of current themes and challenges within sustainable finance, encompassing sustainable investment, impact investing, social entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. It offers insights into the evolving landscape of finance that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. The authors explore various aspects of how financial markets and institutions can contribute to sustainable development, addressing both theoretical frameworks and practical applications for a more responsible financial system.
  • Event Report

Catalysing Climate Finance in African Markets

  • Source : Atlantic Council
  • January 2021
This event report discusses strategies for catalysing climate finance in African markets, recognizing Africa’s vulnerability to climate change despite its minimal contribution to global warming. It highlights the continent’s untapped potential in natural resources, especially renewables, and the need for significant investment in green infrastructure. The report emphasizes mobilizing public and private sector funds through innovative financial instruments and addressing roadblocks to attracting green finance for sustainable economic development.
  • Case Study

Blended Finance: Understanding Its Potential for Agenda 2030

  • Source : Devinit
  • January 2016
This report provides a foundational overview of blended finance, discussing its origins, mechanisms, and its potential to support the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It analyses the effectiveness and risks of combining official development assistance with other public and private resources to fund development activities. The paper stresses the critical importance of strong governance, transparency, and clear data standards to ensure that blended finance delivers on its development promises. It calls for collaborative financing approaches that prioritize genuine development additionality and accountability to achieve the SDGs.
  • Case Study

A Recipe Book for Social Finance

  • Source : European Commission
  • July 2015
This guide aims to facilitate access to social finance by encouraging investors and supporting social enterprises. It provides insights into designing and mixing financial products to meet the needs of social enterprises, emphasizing sustainable finance by society for society. The publication highlights various organizational models and social missions, offering a framework for navigating the evolving social finance markets across Europe and ensuring external social finance supports business models without mission drift.
  • Case Study

8 Mechanisms to Finance Social Innovation

  • Source : Social Innovation Academy
  • April 2020
This article discusses eight different financing mechanisms for social innovation, including grants, impact investing, social bonds, crowdfunding, and public-private partnerships. Each mechanism is explained, with pros and cons to help social entrepreneurs select the best funding model based on their goals and context. It provides a comprehensive overview of social finance tools and offers practical insights into how they can be utilised for achieving scalable, impactful change in communities, particularly in social entrepreneurship.
  • Case Study

Finance, Social Economics and Community Development

  • Source : Community Development Journal
  • January 2015
This paper explores the relationship between finance, social economics, and community development, particularly in the context of social enterprises in the United Kingdom. It argues that while social enterprises have been instrumental in welfare delivery, their reliance on social finance can create a tension between achieving financial returns and maintaining community interests. The authors contend that understanding how social finance is utilised, politically domesticated, and contributes to redistributive outcomes is crucial for counter-hegemonic strategies. The paper emphasizes the need to navigate the complexities of marketization while preserving the social mission of community groups.
  • Case Study

Development Finance: the Ibsa Fund and Development Impact Bonds

  • Source : R. Modi and M. Venkatachalam (eds.), India–Africa Partnerships for Food Security and Capacity Building
  • January 2021
This case study examines the role of the IBSA Fund and Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) within the broader landscape of development finance. It highlights how these mechanisms facilitate international development cooperation and multi-stakeholder partnerships, particularly in the context of India–Africa relations concerning food security and capacity building. The authors analyse how the IBSA Fund and DIBs contribute to mobilizing resources and achieving development outcomes through innovative financing models.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Development Finance, Blended Finance and Insurance

  • Source : International Trade, Politics and Development Vol. 4 No. 1
  • January 2020
This article explores the interconnectedness of development finance, blended finance, and insurance, particularly in the context of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It examines how blended finance, by strategically combining official development assistance with private capital, can leverage greater resources for development. The author also discusses the role of insurance mechanisms in mitigating risks associated with development investments, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of finance for global development.
  • Case Study

Can Social Finance Improve the Outcomes of Employment and Training Programs?

  • Source : Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC)
  • January 2013
This paper investigates whether social finance can improve the outcomes of employment and training programs. It defines social finance as methods promoting both social goals and financial returns, identifying six models: employment, fee-for-service, financial incentives, social purpose businesses, pay-for-success, and public-private partnerships. The study concludes that social finance can scale proven innovations and, crucially for employment programs, intensifies engagement with employers, a historically lacking element.
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