• Case Study

Impact Investing -Purpose Driven Finance Finds Place in India

  • Source : IIC
  • 1 February 2021
This case study examines the emergence and growth of impact investing in India, highlighting its role as purpose-driven finance and its contribution to sustainable development. It explores how impact investments are addressing critical social and environmental challenges across various sectors in the country. The report sheds light on the unique characteristics of the Indian impact investing ecosystem and its potential to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
  • Case Study

Case Study: Educate Girls Development Impact Bond

  • Source : Future Learn
  • 1 February 2021
This case study details the Educate Girls Development Impact Bond (DIB) in rural Rajasthan, India, aimed at increasing girls’ enrollment and improving learning outcomes. The DIB incentivized an NGO through performance-based payments from an investor (UBS Optimus Foundation), repaid by an outcome payer (Children’s Investment Fund Foundation) upon achieving predefined targets. The bond successfully exceeded enrollment and learning targets, demonstrating a viable financing mechanism for ambitious social results.
  • Blog

Data Quality in the Data Life Cycle

  • Source : Harvard Business School Blog
  • 1 February 2021
This blog post from Harvard Business School underscores the significance of maintaining high data quality throughout the entire data lifecycle. It discusses the essential stages of data collection, processing, analysis, and storage, emphasizing how each stage contributes to the overall reliability of data. The post offers practical insights and best practices for ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and accessible, which in turn helps organizations make data-driven decisions with confidence. By focusing on data integrity, the blog highlights how organizations can ensure the effectiveness of their decisions, mitigate risks, and foster accountability in data handling practices.
  • Case Study

Impact Bonds -Considerations for Investment Returns and Pricing of Outcomes

  • Source : GPRBA
  • 1 January 2021
This case study delves into key considerations for investment returns and the pricing of outcomes in impact bonds. It examines procurement strategies, payment structures, and risk-sharing mechanisms crucial for the successful implementation of these innovative financial instruments. The report aims to guide practitioners and policymakers in designing impact bond arrangements that balance financial viability for investors with effective delivery of social outcomes for beneficiaries, fostering sustainable development.
  • Blog

How agricultural analytics can pave the way for sustainable farming practices

  • Source : Selerity SAS
  • 1 January 2021
This article highlights how agricultural analytics can revolutionize farming by promoting sustainable practices. It explores the use of data-driven insights to optimize crop management, reduce resource waste, and enhance environmental stewardship. The piece discusses how analytics can help farmers make informed decisions on irrigation, fertilization, pest control, and yield prediction, leading to more efficient and eco-friendly operations. By leveraging big data and advanced analytical techniques, agricultural analytics can significantly improve productivity while ensuring long-term ecological balance and profitability.
  • Blog

Data science in energy – what is your big data talent plan?

  • Source : Airswift
  • 1 January 2021
This blog post from Airswift examines the crucial role of data science in the energy sector and emphasizes the need for a robust "big data talent plan." It discusses how data analytics is used for optimizing energy production, predicting demand, managing grids, and developing renewable energy sources. The article also touches upon the challenges of data integration and the demand for skilled data professionals in the energy industry. It highlights the strategic importance of human capital in leveraging big data for sustainable energy solutions and operational efficiency.
  • Academic / Journal Article

The laws that govern India's nonprofits

  • Source : IDR
  • 1 January 1970
This article provides a concise overview of ten key legal aspects that govern nonprofit organizations operating in India. It serves as an essential guide for nonprofits navigating the complex regulatory framework, covering areas such as registration, foreign funding, taxation, and compliance requirements. The piece aims to equip organizations with critical knowledge to ensure adherence to legal standards, maintain transparency, and operate effectively within the Indian legal landscape, thereby strengthening their legitimacy and operational capacity.
  • Academic / Journal Article

A study on the legal, regulatory, and grants-in-aid systems for India's voluntary sector

  • Source : Centre for Social Impact and Philanthropy
  • 1 January 1970
This study meticulously examines the legal and regulatory frameworks, alongside government grants-in-aid systems, that govern India’s voluntary sector. It focuses on five key areas: Registration, Taxation, Regulation, Grants-in-Aid, Consultative Planning, and the Enabling Ecosystem. The study's recommendations aim to harmonize and modernize existing legal and regulatory frameworks with the contemporary realities of the voluntary sector. It also seeks to enhance the transparency of grants-in-aid systems and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of consultative policy-making processes, ensuring a robust and supportive environment for the sector.
  • Paper / Report

Beyond the Grant: Foundations as Impact Investors

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This report analyzes the evolving role of foundations in impact investing, moving beyond traditional grants to deploy capital that seeks both social impact and financial returns. It explores diverse strategies and challenges foundations encounter in leveraging their resources to scale social innovations. Through case studies, the report illustrates how foundations can catalyze additional investments and drive systemic change, fundamentally transforming philanthropic approaches to funding social impact. It highlights the potential for foundations to foster larger-scale, sustainable social solutions through strategic financial deployment.
  • Paper / Report

A Reflection and Discussion of Philanthropy and its Relevance and Practice in Service and Society

  • Source : Providence College
  • 1 January 1970
This paper addresses the question: "What model of philanthropy has the most positive impacts on a community and is least disruptive to the vulnerable populations it intends to serve?" It critically reflects on various philanthropic models—traditional, organization-building, venture, and catalytic philanthropy—to identify their most significant elements. The conclusion proposes an archetype that combines strategic, emergent, and catalytic philanthropy, offering a guide for companies and foundations engaging in philanthropic endeavors. This archetype aims to maximize positive social impact while ensuring sensitivity and minimal disruption to vulnerable communities.
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