• Paper / Report

India Impact Investing Story

  • Source : IIIC
  • January 2020
This report chronicles the growth of impact investing in India, positioning it as a vibrant hub for social finance and blended capital. It highlights how over $14 billion has been deployed, galvanizing new funding streams for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report showcases the transformative role of technology and entrepreneurial talent in enabling widespread affordability and accessibility of services for underserved populations. It provides insights into investment opportunities and best practices in India’s rapidly evolving impact investing ecosystem.
  • Case Study

Laying the Groundwork for a National Impact Investing Marketplace

  • Source : The Foundation Review
  • January 2016
This article argues that despite rapid momentum, impact investing activity remains below its potential due to an inefficient marketplace connecting investors with social ventures. It proposes that developing cost-effective methods to engage new investors and “prime the pump” for investor-ready social ventures, through capacity-building, outreach, education, and technical assistance, is crucial for industry growth. The “CO Impact Days and Initiative” is presented as a replicable model for addressing these market barriers.
  • Case Study

How Blended Finance Can Support India’s Covid-19 Recovery

  • Source : India Development Review
  • January 2021
This article from India Development Review explores how blended finance can be instrumental in supporting India’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the concept of catalytic capital and its role in mobilizing private investment for social sector initiatives. The author highlights how innovative financial structures can address urgent needs and foster long-term resilience, offering insights into strategic partnerships and resource allocation to accelerate India’s socio-economic recovery.
  • Paper / Report

A Canadian Approach to Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development

  • Source : Government of Canada
  • January 2017
This report outlines Canada’s approach to innovative financing for sustainable development, emphasizing its commitment to leveraging Official Development Assistance (ODA) to mobilise private capital. It details how Canada seeks to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by deploying mechanisms like guarantees, concessional loans, and results-based financing. The document prioritizes gender equality outcomes and climate action, ensuring that innovative finance initiatives are targeted, gender-smart, and aligned with the OECD DAC Blended Finance Principles for maximum development impact.
  • Case Study

Innovative Financing Recommendation

  • Source : Results for Development
  • January 2016
This background paper provides recommendations for innovative financing in education, with a focus on outcome-based financing and education bonds. It explores how these mechanisms can mobilise new resources and enhance the effectiveness of investments in the education sector. The authors analyse various approaches to incentivize results and leverage private capital for educational development, aiming to accelerate progress towards global education goals.
  • Paper / Report

Innovative Financial Instruments: Equity, Guarantees, and Loans

  • Source : European Commission
  • July 2025
This report from the European Commission explores various innovative financial instruments, including equity, guarantees, and loans, designed to support economic growth and investment within the EU. It details how these instruments can attract private capital and leverage public funds to address market failures and stimulate innovative business activities. The document provides insights into their application across different sectors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and impact of EU funding mechanisms for strategic investments.
  • Paper / Report

India Private Giving: Insights for Philanthropy

  • Source : OECD Development Centre
  • January 2019
This report from the OECD Development Centre offers insights into private giving and philanthropy in India. It examines the growth and trends in individual and institutional philanthropic contributions, highlighting their increasing role in complementing public funding for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper analyses motivations, preferences, and challenges faced by philanthropists in India, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the private giving landscape and foster more effective and strategic philanthropic engagement for development.
  • Case Study

From Blueprint to Scale -the Case for Philanthropy in Impact Investing

  • Source : Monitor Group
  • January 2012
This case study by Monitor Group, in collaboration with The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, makes a compelling case for the pivotal role of philanthropy in scaling impact investing. It explores how philanthropic capital can act as catalytic funding, attracting mainstream investors to inclusive business models. The report highlights successful examples and provides insights for institutions aiming to bridge the gap between traditional philanthropy and market-based solutions to achieve significant social and environmental impact.
  • Framework / Toolkit / App

Ibfc Deal Tracker

  • Source : India Blended Finance Collaborative (IBFC)
  • January 2022
The IBFC Deal Tracker is a pioneering initiative by the India Blended Finance Collaborative to accelerate and mainstream blended finance in India. It serves as a platform for curated knowledge, resources, and networks, showcasing how blended finance combines commercial and philanthropic funding to catalyse private capital into critical development sectors. The tracker highlights its application in areas like healthcare, education, and MSMEs, aiming to unlock new pools of capital and maximize social impact by overcoming traditional financing barriers.
  • Case Study

Innovative Financing for Education: a Systematic Literature Review

  • Source : Innovative Finance for Education
  • January 2020
This systematic literature review explores innovative financing for education, providing a comprehensive definition, identifying its benefits, limitations, and challenges. The authors analyse various approaches and instruments used to mobilise additional resources for educational development globally. The review synthesizes existing knowledge to shed light on how novel financial mechanisms can enhance access, quality, and equity in education, while also addressing the obstacles to their broader implementation and effectiveness.
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