• Case Study

Towards a Global Framework for Impact Investing

  • Source : Academy of Economics and Finance Journal
  • 1 January 2016
This article proposes the development of a global framework for impact investing, emphasizing the critical need for standardized approaches to measuring and reporting impact. It highlights the challenges posed by diverse methodologies and the absence of a common language for defining impact, which hinders performance comparisons and aggregation across funds and organizations. The authors advocate for a unifying framework to enhance transparency, accountability, and the overall effectiveness of impact investing.
  • Case Study

Many a Slip: the Challenge of Impact as Boundary Object in Social Finance

  • Source : Social Finance, Impact Investing, and the Financialisation of the Public Interest
  • 1 January 2020
This chapter explores the concept of “impact” as a boundary object within social finance, particularly in impact investing. It examines how impact, despite its central role, often presents challenges due to varying interpretations and measurement approaches across different stakeholders. The author discusses “judgement devices” and “boundary work” to understand how this ambiguous concept is managed and negotiated among diverse actors in the United States’ social finance ecosystem, often leading to complexities in achieving shared understanding and accountability.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Examining the Promise and Challenges of Blended Finance for Social Impact

  • Source : ET Insights
  • 1 September 2023
This academic article from ET Insights critically examines the potential and obstacles of blended finance in achieving social impact, with a particular focus on India. It likely analyses how blended finance models can effectively mobilise capital for development while also exploring inherent challenges such as complexity, transaction costs, and appropriate risk-sharing. The authors probably discuss policy implications and the necessary ecosystem conditions for blended finance to truly scale and deliver meaningful social outcomes in the Indian context. The paper aims to offer a balanced perspective on its role in addressing pressing societal issues.
  • Paper / Report

Blended Finance in India: a Landscape View

  • Source : AIM, NITI Aayog, IPE Global
  • 1 February 2022
This white paper, a collaboration between AIM, NITI Aayog, and IPE Global, provides a comprehensive landscape view of blended finance in India. It defines the concept, outlines its framework, and highlights its application in strengthening India’s healthcare systems, particularly through the SAMRIDH initiative. The report presents case studies and discusses key challenges to scaling blended finance, offering recommendations for mobilizing commercial capital from private investors to achieve sustainable development outcomes and build a resilient healthcare system.
  • Case Study

Social Stock Exchange: an Innovative Financing Platform for Social Enterprises in India

  • Source : SSRN Electronic Journal
  • 2 January 2020
This paper explores the proposed Social Stock Exchange (SSE) in India as an innovative platform for social enterprises to raise capital. It examines the fundamental concepts of SSE, social enterprises, and impact investment, comparing SSE with conventional stock exchanges. The study analyses the Indian government’s proposal for establishing SSE, its potential functionality, and anticipated challenges. It highlights SSE’s role in linking social entities with impact investors to foster social welfare and environmental sustainability, reducing dependency on traditional grants and donations by offering a transparent fundraising avenue.
  • Case Study

Social Impact Investing in India -a Supplement to Corporate Social Responsibility & Social Business Models in India : a Legal & Tax Perspective

  • Source : Nishith Desai Associates
  • 1 January 2018
This supplement from Nishith Desai Associates provides a legal and tax perspective on social impact investing in India, building upon the context of Corporate Social Responsibility and social business models. It delves into aspects such as social impact bonds, fund management, and investment strategy within the Indian landscape. The report offers crucial insights for understanding the regulatory environment and structuring impact investments in India.
  • Case Study

Social Stock Exchanges -catalyst for Impact Investing?

  • Source : Springer
  • 2 January 2022
This comprehensive volume explores the emerging field of social finance by combining theoretical foundations with global case studies. It examines financial instruments, institutional frameworks, and policy mechanisms that align capital with social and environmental objectives. Contributions cover a wide range of themes, including impact investing, microfinance, community-based finance, and blended finance models. The book emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and public-private collaboration in advancing inclusive and sustainable development. It serves as a resource for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers aiming to understand and promote finance that drives social change.
  • Case Study

Haryana Development Impact Bond

  • Source : Language and Learning Foundation
  • 1 January 2023
This case study focuses on the Haryana Development Impact Bond (DIB), an innovative financing mechanism applied in the education sector. It details the public-private partnership model designed to achieve specific educational outcomes in Haryana. The study likely explores the structure of the DIB, the roles of various stakeholders, the performance metrics used, and the lessons learned regarding outcome-based funding, demonstrating how such instruments can mobilise resources and improve social service delivery through results-driven approaches.
  • Case Study

Social Finance Market in Romania

  • Source : Ashoka
  • 3 January 2022
This case study by Ashoka provides an overview of the developing social finance market in Romania. It highlights the role of community currencies, crowdfunding, and other innovative financial instruments in supporting social initiatives within the country. The report offers insights into the current state and potential growth of social finance, aiming to identify key trends and opportunities for impact investing and sustainable development in Romania.
  • Paper / Report

Development Co-operation Report 2014

  • Source : OECD
  • 1 January 2014
The Development Co-operation Report 2014 by the OECD emphasizes the crucial need to mobilise diverse resources for sustainable development. It highlights the importance of effective partnerships, innovative financing mechanisms, and enhanced transparency to achieve global development goals. The report also stresses policy coherence, human rights-based approaches, and broad stakeholder engagement in development efforts, advocating for both traditional Official Development Assistance (ODA) and concessional loans as vital tools for resource mobilisation.
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