• 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.
  • Case Study

Social Finance and Social Banking: a Path Towards a More Sustainable Future

  • Source : The State and the Market in Economic Development: In Pursuit of Millennium Development Goals
  • 1 January 2017
This case study explores social finance and social banking as pathways towards a more sustainable future, particularly in the context of economic development and the pursuit of Millennium Development Goals. It delves into the principles and practices of social banking, examining how financial institutions can contribute to social and environmental objectives. The paper likely discusses various banking, finance, and asset management tools and their application in fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth.
  • Case Study

Impact Investing: a Theory of Financing Social Enterprises

  • Source : Harvard Business School
  • 1 January 2020
This paper presents a theoretical framework for how impact investors and philanthropists finance social enterprises. It explores the interplay between financial returns and social outcomes, detailing how these different types of investors approach capital deployment to achieve their dual objectives. The study contributes to understanding the strategic decisions made in impact investing to foster sustainability and generate positive societal change.
  • Case Study

Impact Investing: a Theory of Financing Social Enterprises

  • Source : Harvard Business School
  • 2 January 2019
This paper develops a theory for financing social enterprises through impact investing. It analyses how impact investors and philanthropists can structure investments to achieve both financial returns and desired social outcomes. The study explores the dynamics of capital allocation in the context of sustainability, providing a theoretical framework for understanding the unique investment decisions in the social enterprise sector.
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