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Serial Entrepreneurs, Angel Investors, and Capex Light Edu-business Start-ups in India

  • Source : Researching the Global Education Industry, Springer
  • 1 January 2019
This chapter explores the role of serial entrepreneurs and angel investors in the proliferation of capex-light edu-business start-ups in India. It examines how philanthropy and impact investing contribute to systemic educational change, particularly through investments in for-profit providers. The analysis also highlights the influence of technology (Ed-Tech) and nodal actors in policy and business development, and the implications for the topology and governance of Indian education.
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The Social Finance and Social Innovation Nexus

  • Source : Journal of Social Entrepreneurship Vol. 3, No. 2, 115–132
  • 2 January 2012
This article explores the symbiotic relationship between social finance and social innovation, arguing that social finance can stimulate and support innovative approaches to complex social and ecological challenges. It posits that social finance, by challenging conventional investor rationalities, creates space for experiments and directly supports social entrepreneurship throughout development and implementation. The paper provides a conceptual framework for understanding the conditions conducive to success at this nexus.
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Measuring Impact and Non-financial Returns in Impact Investing: a Critical Overview of Concepts and Practice

  • Source : London School of Economics and Political Science
  • 1 January 2013
This paper offers a critical overview of concepts and practices related to measuring impact and non-financial returns in impact investing. It delves into the complexities and challenges of quantifying social and environmental outcomes, distinguishing them from traditional financial metrics. The authors analyse various approaches to impact measurement, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses, and discuss the ongoing debate within the field about standardization and effectiveness in assessing the true impact of investments.
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When Can Impact Investing Create Real Impact?

  • Source : Stanford Social Innovation Review
  • 1 January 2013
This article addresses how impact investors can ensure their investments genuinely contribute to social or environmental objectives. It introduces three parameters of impact: enterprise impact, investment impact, and nonmonetary impact, defining impact as an increase in the quantity or quality of social outcomes beyond what would have otherwise occurred. The authors caution against unrealistic expectations of simultaneously achieving market-rate returns and significant social impact, emphasizing that concessionary investments are often necessary for real impact.
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Impact Investing, Social Enterprise and Global Development

  • Source : Routledge International Handbook of Financialisation
  • 2 January 2019
This chapter from the Routledge International Handbook examines the relationship between impact investing, social enterprise, and global development. It explores the role of philanthropy and various institutions in fostering impact investments as a tool for achieving broader development goals. The piece contributes to understanding how social finance mechanisms are integrated into global development strategies.
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Why Development Impact Bonds Could Become a Lot More Important

  • Source : Devex
  • 1 January 2021
This opinion piece argues for the growing importance of development impact bonds (DIBs) as innovative tools to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It highlights their benefits for governments, recipients, philanthropists, and investors by shifting focus from inputs to measurable outcomes. The article provides examples, such as the Quality Education India DIB, demonstrating how DIBs offer structural flexibility and incentivize adaptation, making them valuable for scaling effective social interventions, even during crises like COVID-19.
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Measuring and Improving Social Impacts a Guide for Nonprofits, Companies, and Impact Investors

  • Source : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
  • 1 January 2014
This guide provides practical frameworks for nonprofits, companies, and impact investors to measure and improve their social impacts. It emphasizes the importance of systematically assessing outcomes to ensure that investments and activities genuinely contribute to positive social change. The authors offer actionable strategies and tools for defining, tracking, and reporting social impact, enabling organizations to enhance accountability, make data-driven decisions, and maximize their effectiveness in creating societal value.
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Making the Case for Social Metrics and Impact Investing

  • Source : Community Development Investment Review
  • 1 January 2010
This paper argues for the crucial role of social metrics in the field of impact investing. It emphasizes that robust measurement and evaluation frameworks are essential for understanding and demonstrating the real-world outcomes of impact investments. The author makes a compelling case for moving beyond financial returns to rigorously assess social impact, guiding investors and practitioners toward more effective strategies for achieving positive societal change.
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Impact Investing in South Africa: Investing in Empowerment, Empowering Investors

  • Source : Historical Social Research
  • 2 January 2020
This paper examines impact investing in South Africa, focusing on its role in empowerment and its implications for investors. It explores how investment funds contribute to social and economic empowerment initiatives within the South African context. The study provides insights into the unique dynamics of impact investment in a market striving for greater equity and development.
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Social Finance: a Primer

  • Source : American Progress
  • 1 May 2023
This primer by American Progress introduces the concept of social finance, explaining its various forms and mechanisms for addressing societal challenges. It likely covers key instruments like blended finance, impact investing, and outcomes-based funding, demonstrating how these approaches combine financial returns with social good. The document probably discusses the potential of social finance to mobilise private capital for public benefit, outlining its benefits, complexities, and policy implications. It aims to provide a foundational understanding for policymakers, practitioners, and the general public interested in innovative funding solutions for social impact initiatives.
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