• Paper / Report

A Canadian Approach to Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development

  • Source : Government of Canada
  • 1 January 2017
This report outlines Canada’s approach to innovative financing for sustainable development, emphasizing its commitment to leveraging Official Development Assistance (ODA) to mobilise private capital. It details how Canada seeks to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by deploying mechanisms like guarantees, concessional loans, and results-based financing. The document prioritizes gender equality outcomes and climate action, ensuring that innovative finance initiatives are targeted, gender-smart, and aligned with the OECD DAC Blended Finance Principles for maximum development impact.
  • Case Study

Innovative Financing Recommendation

  • Source : Results for Development
  • 1 January 2016
This background paper provides recommendations for innovative financing in education, with a focus on outcome-based financing and education bonds. It explores how these mechanisms can mobilise new resources and enhance the effectiveness of investments in the education sector. The authors analyse various approaches to incentivize results and leverage private capital for educational development, aiming to accelerate progress towards global education goals.
  • Paper / Report

Innovative Financial Instruments: Equity, Guarantees, and Loans

  • Source : European Commission
  • 24 July 2025
This report from the European Commission explores various innovative financial instruments, including equity, guarantees, and loans, designed to support economic growth and investment within the EU. It details how these instruments can attract private capital and leverage public funds to address market failures and stimulate innovative business activities. The document provides insights into their application across different sectors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and impact of EU funding mechanisms for strategic investments.
  • Paper / Report

India Private Giving: Insights for Philanthropy

  • Source : OECD Development Centre
  • 1 January 2019
This report from the OECD Development Centre offers insights into private giving and philanthropy in India. It examines the growth and trends in individual and institutional philanthropic contributions, highlighting their increasing role in complementing public funding for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper analyses motivations, preferences, and challenges faced by philanthropists in India, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the private giving landscape and foster more effective and strategic philanthropic engagement for development.
  • Case Study

From Blueprint to Scale -the Case for Philanthropy in Impact Investing

  • Source : Monitor Group
  • 6 January 2012
This case study by Monitor Group, in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, makes a compelling case for the pivotal role of philanthropy in scaling impact investing. It explores how philanthropic capital can act as catalytic funding, attracting mainstream investors to inclusive business models. The report highlights successful examples and provides insights for institutions aiming to bridge the gap between traditional philanthropy and market-based solutions to achieve significant social and environmental impact.
  • Framework / Toolkit / App

Ibfc Deal Tracker

  • Source : India Blended Finance Collaborative (IBFC)
  • 1 January 2022
The IBFC Deal Tracker is a pioneering initiative by the India Blended Finance Collaborative to accelerate and mainstream blended finance in India. It serves as a platform for curated knowledge, resources, and networks, showcasing how blended finance combines commercial and philanthropic funding to catalyse private capital into critical development sectors. The tracker highlights its application in areas like healthcare, education, and MSMEs, aiming to unlock new pools of capital and maximize social impact by overcoming traditional financing barriers.
  • Case Study

Innovative Financing for Education: a Systematic Literature Review

  • Source : Innovative Finance for Education
  • 1 January 2020
This systematic literature review explores innovative financing for education, providing a comprehensive definition, identifying its benefits, limitations, and challenges. The authors analyse various approaches and instruments used to mobilise additional resources for educational development globally. The review synthesizes existing knowledge to shed light on how novel financial mechanisms can enhance access, quality, and equity in education, while also addressing the obstacles to their broader implementation and effectiveness.
  • Paper / Report

Domestic Institutional Philanthropy in India

  • Source : Sattva, Gates Foundation
  • 1 September 2020
This report, supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, examines the landscape of domestic institutional philanthropy in India, focusing on CSR, corporate foundations, and family foundations. It highlights their critical role in India’s development journey, not just through funding but also via non-financial assets like community networks and R&D capabilities. The study analyses strategic shifts, program evolutions, and collaborative efforts, emphasizing the increasing focus on outcomes-focused M&E and community ownership post-COVID-19.
  • Case Study

Financing Social Economy Organizations

  • Source : Canadian Social Economy Hub at the University of Victoria
  • 2 January 2010
This report from the Canadian Social Economy Hub examines the financing landscape for social economy organizations. It delves into various external finance mechanisms available to these organizations, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities they face in securing funding. The paper discusses different financing models and tools relevant to social economic organizations, providing insights into their financial needs and strategies for sustainable growth. It aims to contribute to a better understanding of how social economy organizations can effectively access and manage financial resources to achieve their social missions.
  • Case Study

Which Criteria Matter When Impact Investors Screen Social Enterprises?

  • Source : Journal of Corporate Finance
  • 1 January 2021
This study investigates the criteria impact investors prioritize when screening social enterprises. Using experimental conjoint analysis with 179 impact investors, it identifies the authenticity of the founding team, the importance of the societal problem, and the venture’s financial sustainability as the three most crucial factors. The research also reveals differences across investor types (donors, equity, and debt investors), contributing to understanding investment decisions in the nascent impact investing market and offering practical implications for both investors and social enterprises.
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