• Case Study

Overcoming the Challenges of Impact Investing: Insights From Leading Investors

  • Source : Journal of Social Entrepreneurship
  • 1 January 2015
This article provides insights from leading investors on overcoming the inherent challenges of impact investing. It addresses issues such as defining and measuring social impact, balancing financial returns with social mission, and fostering effective collaboration among stakeholders. The authors synthesize practical strategies and lessons learned from experienced practitioners, offering guidance on navigating the complexities of this emerging investment field to maximize both social and financial outcomes.
  • Case Study

Finance, Social Economics and Community Development

  • Source : Community Development Journal
  • 3 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

Place-based Impact Investing: the Case of Social Impact Fund Rotterdam

  • Source : Sustainable Finance Factory; Erasmus Platform for Sustainable Value Creation
  • 1 January 2019
This case study examines Place-Based Impact Investing through the lens of the Social Impact Fund Rotterdam (SIFR). It explores how focusing impact investments on a specific city or region offers advantages like better risk assessment and local networks. The article discusses SIFR’s approach to dealing with challenges such as impact measurement and balancing financial and impact returns. It highlights SIFR as an interesting financial innovation that fosters collaboration between public and private partners to stimulate local impact.
  • Case Study

Development Impact Bonds in Developing Countries: an Emerging Innovation for Achieving Social Outcomes

  • Source : Journal of Social and Economic Development
  • 2 January 2022
This academic article examines Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) as an emerging innovative financing mechanism for achieving social outcomes in developing countries. It discusses how DIBs facilitate public-private partnerships, emphasizing their role in promoting social welfare through results-based finance. The authors highlight the potential of DIBs to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by linking funding directly to measurable improvements in social indicators.
  • Case Study

Social Impact Investments: Does an Alternative to the Anglo-saxon Paradigm Exist?

  • Source : Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations
  • 1 January 2016
This paper explores the characteristics of the Social Impact Investment (SII) market outside the Anglo-Saxon paradigm, questioning if alternative development models exist where traditional enablers (highly capitalised foundations, specialised intermediaries, state endorsement) are less prevalent. Focusing on the Italian context through the lens of network theory, the study analyses who plays a role in SII development and how actors organise under such circumstances. It contributes to understanding the diversity of impact investment ecosystems globally.
  • 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
  • 3 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.
  • Case Study

The Evolution of Private Sector Action in Sustainable Development

  • Source : International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
  • 1 February 2021
This report examines the historical and evolving role of the private sector in advancing sustainable development. It discusses how private entities, including corporations, investors, and philanthropists, have shifted from often blocking progress to increasingly becoming partners and drivers of system change. The paper highlights various forms of private sector engagement, including impact investing and corporate social responsibility initiatives, emphasizing their contributions to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through capital investment and expertise. It provides policy recommendations for leveraging private sector diversity for progress.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Development Finance, Blended Finance and Insurance

  • Source : International Trade, Politics and Development Vol. 4 No. 1
  • 3 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.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Coping with Impact Investing Antagonistic Objectives: a Multistakeholder Approach

  • Source : Research in International Business and Finance
  • 3 January 2019
This article examines how various stakeholders in impact investing navigate the inherent conflict between financial returns and social objectives. It proposes a multistakeholder approach to manage these antagonistic objectives, focusing on instruments like Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Social Impact Bonds (SIB), and social enterprises that embody a “blended value” proposition. The authors analyse strategies for reconciling these goals through collaboration and shared understanding among investors, beneficiaries, and service providers.
  • Case Study

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

  • Source : Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC)
  • 3 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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