• Case Study

Understanding Drivers When Investing for Impact: an Experimental Study

  • Source : Palgrave Communications
  • 1 January 2020
This experimental study investigates the key drivers influencing investor behavior in impact investing. It examines various factors that motivate individuals and institutions to allocate capital towards ventures with social or environmental objectives, beyond traditional financial returns. The research provides insights into the psychological, ethical, and market-related considerations that shape investment decisions within the impact investing sector, contributing to a deeper understanding of this evolving field.
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The World’s Largest Education Impact Bond Delivers on Results Midway Through the Program

  • Source : Brookings
  • 1 January 2020
This blog post reports on the significant midway results of the Quality Education India Development Impact Bond (QEI DIB), the world’s largest education impact bond. It highlights how the program is delivering improved learning outcomes for students, demonstrating the potential of results-based finance in transforming education quality at scale. The article emphasizes the importance of outcomes-based funding to drive innovation and efficiency in the education sector.
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What is the Size and Scope of Impact Bonds Market

  • Source : Brookings
  • 1 January 2020
This brief examines the growth, size, and scope of the impact bonds market since its inception in 2010. It details the geographic and sectoral spread of 194 contracted impact bonds across 33 countries, representing over $421 million in upfront investment. The report analyses the drivers of growth, existing barriers to scale, and the future potential of impact bonds and outcomes-based financing, highlighting countries like the UK, US, Netherlands, Portugal, Australia, and India as significant markets.
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Taking a Realistic Approach to Impact Investing

  • Source : Innovations: Technology, Governance, Globalisation
  • 1 January 2011
This article, presented as a case narrative of E+Co’s experience, delves into the practicalities of impact investing in energy enterprises within developing countries. It showcases how venture investing can generate both positive social impact and financial returns. The case study highlights the importance of leveraging traditional venture capital approaches to create sustainable solutions in the clean energy sector, drawing lessons from E+Co’s extensive work. It offers insights into navigating the complexities of social capital markets while pursuing environmental and social objectives.
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When Billions Meet Trillions: Impact Investing and Shadow Banking in Pakistan

  • Source : Review of International Political Economy
  • 2 January 2019
This article argues that the rise of impact investing, particularly in Pakistan’s inclusive finance sector, serves as a means to promote shadow banking. It contends that impact investors fill financial voids created by bank regulations and channel global capital into developing countries to meet demand for yield. The study examines how this dynamic affects financialisation and development interventions in the Global South, emphasizing the imperative to measure and evaluate outcomes within this context.
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The Why and How of Blended Finance

  • Source : International Finance Corporation
  • 1 January 2020
This paper from the IFC delves into the rationale and mechanisms of blended finance, explaining how concessional resources are strategically used to mitigate investment risks and attract private sector capital for pioneering development projects. It outlines IFC’s approach to blended finance, emphasizing effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency in delivering development impact. The authors discuss the importance of addressing market barriers, creating new markets, and adhering to high standards in governance and environmental impact.
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India Philanthropy Report 2023

  • Source : Bain & Company and Dasra
  • 1 February 2023
This report examines the evolving landscape of private philanthropy in India, highlighting its increasing importance in bridging the social sector funding gap. It analyses giving trends, particularly among “Now-Gen” and “Inter-Generational” givers who are moving beyond traditional preferences to focus on emerging causes like climate change and gender equality. The report emphasizes the catalytic role private philanthropy needs to play given the expanding budget deficit and increasing social sector expenditure. It aims to inspire more strategic and impactful giving for inclusive and sustainable development in India.
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Innovative Financing for Development

  • Source : Citigroup
  • 1 September 2014
This report delves into innovative financing mechanisms for development, emphasizing the need to mobilise additional resources beyond traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA). It highlights various potential mechanisms, including international taxation and novel financing initiatives, crucial for supporting development goals and addressing global challenges. The paper underscores that realizing the full potential of these mechanisms requires robust international agreement and effective governance to ensure equitable resource allocation and sustained development impact.
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The Blended Finance India Narrative

  • Source : Convergence
  • 1 May 2023
This report provides an overview of the blended finance landscape in India, examining its potential to drive development outcomes. It discusses how blended finance structures leverage public and philanthropic capital to attract private investment, bridging funding gaps for sustainable development goals. The narrative emphasizes the collaborative efforts required from various stakeholders to scale blended finance initiatives and ensure impactful, measurable results, positioning India as a significant hub for innovative financing in the development sector.
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Finance or Philanthropy? Exploring the Motivations and Criteria of Impact Investors

  • Source : Social Responsibility Journal
  • 2 January 2017
This report details a webinar hosted by the European Public Health Alliance on using social impact investment under the InvestEU programme to promote health equity. Participants explored how financial mechanisms—including impact bonds and blended finance—can fund health interventions addressing social determinants of health. The report presents case examples, discusses measurement frameworks like Social Return on Investment (SROI), and highlights regulatory, ethical, and capacity-building challenges to ensuring equity-driven, effective deployment of capital in health systems. (Content drawn from the context.)
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