• Case Study

Purpose-washing of Impact Investing Funds: Motivations, Occurrence and Prevention

  • Source : Social Responsibility Journal
  • 1 January 2019
This article examines the phenomenon of “purpose-washing” in impact investing funds, exploring its underlying motivations, how it occurs, and strategies for its prevention. It critically assesses the ethical implications when funds misrepresent their social or environmental impact for financial gain. The authors provide insights into maintaining integrity and accountability within the impact investing sector, advocating for greater transparency and robust governance mechanisms to counteract deceptive practices.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Using Program Data to Improve Access to Family Planning and Enhance the Method Mix in Conflict-affected Areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Source : National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
  • 1 March 2018
This article evaluates how program data was utilised to improve family planning access and method mix in conflict-affected regions of the DRC. The study highlights how using disaggregated data helped address disparities and expand contraceptive options, leading to better reproductive health outcomes. It also details the challenges and adaptations required for data collection and program implementation in crisis contexts, offering evidence for data-driven interventions in fragile settings.
  • Blog

The Study of Data Science Lags in Gender and Racial Representation

  • Source : General Assembly
  • 1 September 2017
This article explores the gender and racial disparities in the data science field. It examines the systemic factors behind unequal access to education, hiring discrimination, and workplace culture that inhibit inclusion. Citing data and case studies, the article stresses the need for mentorship, representation, and equitable hiring practices. It advocates for a more inclusive data science ecosystem that supports underrepresented groups and provides actionable solutions to foster diversity, equity, and belonging across educational and professional settings.
  • Case Study

India: Sustainable Finance and India’s Climate Goals

  • Source : Mondaq
  • 1 January 2021
This article examines the landscape of sustainable finance in India and its role in achieving the country’s climate goals. It discusses the growth in green finance flows, particularly for mitigation and adaptation sectors, attributing it to policy interventions and market mechanisms. The piece highlights India’s significant climate finance needs to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by 2030 and proposes priorities for increasing green investment, including policy measures, coordinated action, and enhanced data collection.
  • Case Study

Raising the Bar on Responsible Investment: What Role for Investment Treaties?

  • Source : International Institute for Environment and Development
  • 1 January 2018
This briefing explores the role of international investment treaties in promoting responsible business conduct, especially concerning human rights, labor relations, land rights, and the environment. As many states review their investment treaty policies, the paper suggests ways treaty reform could address risks created by business activities for affected communities. It reviews recent treaty practices and charts possible future directions to realign these legal documents with sustainable development goals.
  • Case Study

Incentivizing Impact Investing

  • Source : UCLA
  • 1 January 2015
This report examines mechanisms to incentivize impact investing, particularly focusing on Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and “pay for success” models. It analyses the governance structures and policy frameworks that can encourage private capital to address social issues, linking financial returns to measurable social outcomes. The authors propose a framework for assessing program inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts, advocating for better data collection to guide future investment decisions.
  • Case Study

Regulating Social Finance -can Social Stock Exchanges Meet the Challenge?

  • Source : Penn Law: Legal Scholarship Repository
  • 1 January 2015
This case study examines the challenges and potential of social stock exchanges in regulating social finance. It analyses how these exchanges can address issues related to impact investors, social businesses, and the broader regulatory landscape. The paper discusses the need for robust frameworks to ensure accountability and transparency in the burgeoning social finance sector, exploring whether existing or proposed regulatory mechanisms are adequate to meet these demands and foster ethical governance.
  • Blog

The Role of Data Science in Healthcare Advancements

  • Source : SpringerLink
  • 2 August 2021
This blog examines the growing use of data science in healthcare for enhancing diagnostics, patient outcomes, and disease prediction. It outlines how tools like machine learning and AI are enabling personalised treatments and better clinical decision-making. The authors detail applications across predictive analytics, disease surveillance, and hospital operations. These technologies help reduce errors, optimise resource allocation, and transform traditional healthcare models. The blog shows how big data platforms are becoming essential to future-ready, patient-centric health systems.
  • Case Study

Lessons Learned From the Privatization of U.s. Prisons

  • Source : Duke University School of Law
  • 1 January 2013
This article examines Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) in the United States, drawing lessons from the privatization of U.S. prisons. It analyses SIBs as a novel government-funding and privatization structure where payments are contingent on achieving specific social outcomes. The paper discusses potential challenges in SIB implementation, akin to those faced by private prisons, and proposes contractual solutions to overcome traditional obstacles in privatization schemes. It ultimately considers how SIB elements can enhance existing privatization models and influence the debate on privatization.
  • Case Study

Social Benefit Bonds: Financial Markets Inside the State

  • Source : Sydney University Press
  • 1 January 2015
This book chapter delves into the concept of Social Benefit Bonds (SBBs), analysing them as a form of social impact investment where financial markets play a role within state governance. It provides an assessment of SBBs, exploring how these instruments connect private capital to social outcomes, and the implications for accountability and service delivery. The work critically examines the intersection of finance, policy, and social welfare, particularly in the context of Australia.
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