Philanthropy
Philanthropy and Impact Investing—Stormy Seas, Rocky Shores
The middle ground between traditional philanthropic and commercial spaces is a continuum; we need to shift the dialogue from morals to tools.
Tag: Financial Inclusion
Urban Development
A Working Model for Slum Rehabilitation
How innovative regulation is enabling private capital to deliver social impact and realize attractive returns in Mumbai.
Social Enterprise
Social Enterprises: Serving “Extreme” Customers
Mainstream companies are just starting to pay attention to consumers with nonstandard preferences and needs; social enterprises have sought to serve these customers for years.
Economic Development
The Next Stage of Financial Inclusion
Research on the needs and habits of the poor shows that nonprofits can serve a vital function in expanding access to financial services.
Economic Development
Cultivating a Neglected Field
Seven lending organizations are teaming up to meet the large-scale needs of smallholder farms in the developing world.
Impact Investing
The Evolution of Impact Investment in India
A look at the quantum growth trends and prevalent investment approach over the last 14 years.
Impact Investing
Student Finance: A New Frontier for Impact Investing?
Student-lending innovations from emerging markets could expand access to education.
Education
Franchising a “Fireball”
Aflatoun, a global social and financial education program, is relying on partnerships rather than centralized control to scale up.
Microfinance
Broken Rules, Better Loans?
Loan officers’ discretion plays a large role in determining the success of a micro-lending organization.
Economic Development
Tackling Financial Exclusion
How to provide sustainable banking solutions for low-income consumers in the United States and abroad.