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Impact Investing: Transforming How We Make Money While Making a Difference

  • Source : John Wiley & Sons
  • 4 January 2011
This book defines impact investing as a transformative vehicle for delivering “blended value” across the investment spectrum. Written by leaders in the field, it provides a comprehensive overview of this emerging industry for investors, funders, and social entrepreneurs. The book features illustrative success stories, explores wide-ranging applications, and discusses entrepreneurial opportunities, emphasizing how impact investing can address critical social and environmental issues while generating financial returns.
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Innovations: Technology, Governance, Globalisation

  • Source : Innovations: Technology, Governance, Globalisation
  • 2 January 2011
This article explores the origins and development of impact investing, an emerging field where private investors aim to generate both financial returns and positive social/environmental impact. It discusses the growing optimism around business as a force for good in the developing world and how impact investing offers a new approach to addressing global challenges that exceed government and donor capacities. The piece highlights the blend of financial, social, and environmental objectives in this form of investment.
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Impact Investing: Harnessing Capital Markets to Solve Problems at Scale

  • Source : Community Development Innovation Review, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
  • 3 January 2019
This article examines how impact investing can leverage capital markets to address societal problems at scale, particularly focusing on High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and their role in achieving measurable outcomes. It discusses the potential for market-based solutions to drive significant social and environmental change by attracting private capital. The paper highlights strategic approaches to scale impact through effective deployment of investment.
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Impact Investing and Sustainable Market Transformations: the Role of Venture Capital Funds

  • Source : Business Ethics, the Environment and Responsibility
  • 1 January 2021
This article investigates the role of venture capital funds in driving sustainable market transformations through impact investing. It explores how these funds contribute to sustainable development by financing innovative companies with both financial and social objectives, distinct from traditional philanthropy. The paper analyses the mechanisms through which venture capital can foster systemic change, promoting a more ethical and environmentally responsible economy.
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Impact Investing: Harnessing Capital Markets to Solve Problems at Scale

  • Source : Community Development Investment Review
  • 3 January 2012
This paper explores how impact investing can harness capital markets to solve societal problems at scale. It discusses the development of the impact investing industry and the role of various institutions in facilitating this growth. The article emphasizes the potential of market-based solutions to address complex social and environmental challenges by mobilizing significant financial resources.
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Impact Investing and Inclusive Business Development in Africa: a Research Agenda

  • Source : The Open University, Milton Keynes
  • 1 January 2015
This research agenda explores the role of impact investing and impact funds in fostering inclusive business development within bottom-of-the-pyramid markets in Africa. It investigates how these financial mechanisms can support socially responsible investments and contribute to development finance in the region. The paper outlines key research questions to advance understanding of impact investing’s potential for driving sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Africa.
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Effectiveness of Impact-investing at the Base of the Pyramid: an Empirical Study From India

  • Source : Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business Model, Springer
  • 1 January 2018
This empirical study investigates the effectiveness of impact investing at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) in India. It examines how impact investments in social enterprises contribute to socio-economic development among rural and semi-urban populations. The research, based on case studies, identifies key operating principles for successful impact investing at the BoP, including affordability, innovation, cost control, local engagement, stakeholder management, local skill-building, dynamic leadership, and scalability. The findings offer valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers aiming to leverage impact investing for inclusive growth and sustainable development in emerging markets.
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Developing Tools and Evidence to Deliver Prosperity Evaluating the World’s First Development Impact Bond in the Education Sector

  • Source : Institute for Global Prosperity
  • 1 January 2022
This academic article presents a case study evaluating the “Educate Girls Development Impact Bond (EGDIB),” recognised as the world’s first DIB in the education sector. It focuses on developing tools and evidence to assess its impact on delivering prosperity. The paper analyses the financialisation of welfare through impact bonds and examines the outcomes achieved by the EGDIB, providing insights into the effectiveness of this innovative financing mechanism in improving educational outcomes.
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Defining and Conceptualizing Impact Investing: Attractive Nuisance or Catalyst?

  • Source : Journal of Business Ethics
  • 1 January 2022
This article delves into the definitions and conceptualisations of impact investing, exploring whether it functions as an “attractive nuisance” (a misleading concept) or a true catalyst for social change. It critically examines the role of measurement and intentionality in distinguishing genuine impact investments from conventional finance. The authors contribute to the ongoing debate by clarifying the core tenets of impact investing and its potential to drive both financial and social returns, highlighting the challenges in consistently demonstrating and measuring impact.
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Conversations About Measurement and Evaluation in Impact Investing

  • Source : African Evaluation Journal
  • 1 January 2018
This article explores key conversations surrounding measurement and evaluation practices within the impact investing sector, particularly from an African perspective. It highlights the challenges and approaches to effectively assess the social and environmental impact of investments. The authors discuss various methodologies and frameworks used to quantify and qualify impact, emphasizing the importance of robust evaluation for accountability and learning in a rapidly growing field.
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