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A Study of “social Impact Bonds” as a Tool for Corporate Social Responsibility

  • Source : Rai Management Journal
  • 1 June 2016
This paper reviews Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) as CSR-aligned impact investments, particularly for India, focusing on sectors like health, education, and WASH. It argues that companies should transition from traditional philanthropy to structured, measurable social programs via SIBs to fulfill their CSR mandates. The article highlights SIBs as an outcomes-based financial instrument that mobilises private capital, enabling companies to become true change-makers through sustainable and far-reaching CSR initiatives.
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Financing Social Good: a Primer on Impact Investing in Canada

  • Source : Royal Bank of Canada
  • 1 January 2014
This primer provides an overview of impact investing in Canada, designed to educate a broad audience on its principles, practices, and potential. It explains what impact investing entails, clarifies the roles of various impact investors, and discusses the importance of robust impact measurement. The report also delves into relevant public policy considerations that can foster the growth of the impact investing market in Canada. It serves as a foundational resource for individuals and institutions interested in understanding how investments can generate both financial returns and positive social or environmental impact.
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New Frontiers in Csr

  • Source : Social Finance India
  • 2 January 2019
This report explores new frontiers within Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), with a specific focus on the integration of social impact bonds and impact investment. It highlights how businesses are evolving their CSR strategies beyond traditional philanthropy to embrace more outcomes-driven and financially sustainable approaches. The report delves into the role of innovative finance mechanisms in achieving greater sustainability and social impact within the CSR landscape in India.
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Financing for Development: Mobilizing Sustainable Development Finance Beyond Covid-19

  • Source : UNCTAD
  • 1 January 2022
This UNCTAD report addresses the mobilisation of sustainable development finance in the post-COVID-19 era. It highlights the significant economic impact of the pandemic on developing countries and the urgent need for robust financial strategies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The document discusses various financing options, including proposals for new facilities, innovative mobilisation methods, debt measures, and regulatory incentives for sustainable private finance. It emphasizes the critical role of international cooperation and diverse policy approaches, ranging from neoliberal discourse on private sector incentives to increased state intervention, to ensure adequate funding for global sustainable development.
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A Portfolio Approach to Impact Investment

  • Source : JP Morgan
  • 1 October 2012
This report is a practical guide for building, analysing, and managing impact investment portfolios. It presents a three-dimensional framework (impact, return, risk) for assessing impact investments. Using JP Morgan’s own portfolio and insights from over 20 leading impact investors, the report provides guidance on asset allocation, measurement, and risk diversification. It illustrates how investors can systematically build and monitor impact portfolios alongside financial objectives, offering a graphical framework for setting targets and aggregating portfolio profiles.
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Financing for Development in the Era of Covid-19 and Beyond

  • Source : ECLAC
  • 2 March 2021
The provided document, a presentation titled “Financial instruments for social innovation and impact” , discusses investing for health impact, particularly in the context of the “EU Romani Week – Health Equity seminar”. It highlights the role of financial instruments in mobilizing private finance and complementing EU grant programs to address diverse health sector needs, including infrastructure, technology, and human capital. The presentation details EU social finance tools, emphasizing the InvestEU Programme (2021-2027) and its Social Investment and Skills Window. The goal is to drive significant investment into social sectors like health through integrated approaches and strategic partnerships.
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New Development: Private Finance Over Public Good? Questioning the Value of Impact Bonds

  • Source : Taylor & Francis
  • 1 January 2018
This article raises critical questions about the value of Impact Bonds, particularly regarding whether they prioritize private finance over public good. It examines the mechanisms of Social Impact Bonds and their implications for social value creation. The authors adopt a critical approach to explore potential downsides and unintended consequences, suggesting that the focus on financial returns in these instruments might overshadow the deeper societal benefits they are intended to achieve.
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A New Tool for Scaling Impact: How Social Impact Bonds Can Mobilise Private Capital to Advance Social Good

  • Source : Social Finance Inc
  • 1 March 2012
This report explores how Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) can mobilise private capital for social programs. It details SIB structure, key stakeholders, and evaluation mechanisms to scale effective interventions. By tying investor returns to outcomes, SIBs can deliver results-focused funding models that shift risk off governments and into transparent, impact-driven contracts. It presents SIBs as a promising new tool for scaling social impact and addressing limited funding in the non-profit sector.
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Financing Esg Initiatives – an Insight Into Social Stock Exchange

  • Source : The Management Accountant
  • 1 January 2022
This ECLAC report advocates for more strategic public investment in Latin America and the Caribbean to reduce inequality and foster inclusive development. It emphasizes the importance of investing in human capital—especially early childhood education, primary health care, and adult learning—as high-impact, equity-enhancing measures. The analysis includes cost-benefit evidence and calls for smarter fiscal policy, better coordination among ministries, and the adoption of equity-focused planning tools. The report concludes that improving the quality and targeting of public investment is crucial to unlocking the region’s full social and economic potential.
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A How-to Guide for Blended Finance

  • Source : OECD
  • 1 September 2015
This practical report provides structured guidance for funders on deploying blended finance to achieve development outcomes. It explains mechanisms, coordination, risk-sharing tools, due diligence, and metrics for mobilizing private capital for public good. It offers a step-by-step approach for organizations to develop internal capacities, identify external partners, and execute blended finance projects, aiming to leverage limited development and philanthropic funds for greater impact.
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