• Case Study

Development Impact Bond (dib) for Safe Sanitation

  • Source : Center for Water and Sanitation
  • 1 January 2022
This case study focuses on the application of a Development Impact Bond (DIB) specifically for safe sanitation initiatives. It details how this innovative financing mechanism is structured to incentivize and fund projects that improve sanitation outcomes. The study highlights the collaborative effort between various stakeholders, including outcomes funders, service providers, and investors, to achieve measurable results in public health and hygiene through a results-based financing approach.
  • Case Study

Social Finance and Unconventional Financing Alternatives: an Overview

  • Source : European Journal of Islamic Finance
  • 3 January 2018
This case study provides an overview of social finance and unconventional financing alternatives, published in the European Journal of Islamic Finance. It explores concepts such as impact finance and social entrepreneurship, and their contribution to achieving sustainable development goals. The paper likely delves into various innovative financial mechanisms beyond traditional models, including those rooted in Islamic finance principles, that aim to generate positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns.
  • Case Study

Innovative Skills Development Financing in India: Scope of Impact Investing in Financing Skilling in India

  • Source : SSRN Electronic Journal
  • 1 January 2018
This paper explores the scope of impact investing and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) as innovative financing mechanisms for skills development in India. It examines how these alternative finance models can mobilise private capital to address the significant skilling gap in the country, promoting economic empowerment and employability. The author analyses the potential of results-based financing to drive effectiveness and accountability in vocational training initiatives across India.
  • Paper / Report

Developing Social Impact Bonds to Tackle Emerging Social Needs and Promote Social Welfare

  • Source : ADB
  • 1 January 2021
This paper from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) explores the development of Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) as a mechanism to address emerging social needs and promote social welfare. It discusses the structure of social bonds and emphasizes the importance of robust social impact measurement to ensure accountability and effectiveness. The report highlights how SIBs can mobilise private capital for public services, offering an innovative approach to financing social programs and achieving positive outcomes.
  • Case Study

Social Finance and Sustainable Development Goals: a Literature Synthesis, Current Approaches and Research Agenda

  • Source : ACRN Journal of Finance and Risk Perspectives
  • 1 January 2020
This case study, published in the ACRN Journal of Finance and Risk Perspectives, presents a literature synthesis on social finance and its relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It examines current approaches in social and sustainable finance, identifying key trends and challenges. The paper also proposes a research agenda to further explore the potential of social finance in achieving the SDGs. It offers valuable insights into the academic discourse and practical applications in this evolving field.
  • Case Study

Innovative Financing Methods for Social Protection

  • Source : Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
  • 1 January 2017
This report examines various innovative financing methods for social protection, including taxation, social impact bonds, and pensions. It explores how these mechanisms can generate sustainable funding streams to expand and strengthen social safety nets, particularly in developing contexts. The author analyses the opportunities and challenges associated with each method, providing insights into their potential to enhance social welfare and reduce poverty through more robust and predictable financing for social protection programs.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Constructing the Double Circulation of Capital and “social Impact.” an Ethnographic Study of a French Impact Investment Fund

  • Source : Special Issue: Social Finance, Impact Investing, and the Financialisation of the Public Interest
  • 1 January 2020
This ethnographic study explores how a French impact investment fund navigates the dual objectives of financial return and social impact, conceptualised as a “double circulation of capital and social impact.” It uses an ethnographic approach to analyse the practical ways impact investing operates, focusing on the construction and measurement of social value within a financial framework. The research sheds light on the inherent tensions and the mechanisms employed by fund managers in France to reconcile these often-antagonistic goals.
  • Case Study

Impact Investing: Killing Two Birds with One Stone?

  • Source : Financial Analysts Journal, Volume 76
  • 1 January 2020
This article critically examines whether impact investing successfully “kills two birds with one stone” by simultaneously generating social and financial returns. It explores potential biases and the complex relationship between social and financial objectives. The paper provides an analytical perspective on the dual goals of impact investing, contributing to the ongoing debate about its effectiveness and trade-offs.
  • Case Study

Closing the Trillion Dollar Gap to Keep 1.5 Degrees Within Reach

  • Source : E3G
  • 1 January 2021
This case study by E3G examines the significant financial gap in achieving the 1.5-degree global warming target and proposes solutions through green and blended finance. It highlights innovative risk-sharing mechanisms as crucial for mobilizing private capital towards climate action. The study emphasizes the need for strategic financial interventions and partnerships to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy and bridge the investment deficit required for sustainable development.
  • Case Study

Impact Investing: a Way to Finance the Social and Solidarity Economy? an International Comparison

  • Source : The Policy Planning Commission (CGSP)
  • 2 January 2013
This report conducts an international comparison to assess if impact investing can be a viable way to finance the social and solidarity economy. It examines how impact investments are deployed to support social enterprises globally, highlighting diverse models and approaches. The study provides insights into the potential of impact investing to strengthen and grow the social and solidarity economy across different national contexts.
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