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March 21, 2013
Big data, better global health
The world is only just waking up to the need for more concrete data to estimate global diseases. Bill Gates, Director General of the World Health Organization and more stakeholders met to discuss global diseases estimate, post the Lancet Global Disease Burden study, which was ambitious, but may not have […]
March 21, 2013
The alarm over fake drugs
Fake drugs seem to have cast a widespread global net, with a number of both developed and developing countries falling prey. It seems the US is now also struggling with the problem of fake medicines – read more here. East Africa is also flooded with fake drugs – read more […]
March 21, 2013
When to seek capital from an impact investor
This post explores the question of suitability of impact investments for a social entrepreneur’s start up. It lists the essentials and dictates a set of rules to follow to ensure funding comes easy. Read more here.
March 21, 2013
Social investment grows up as UK leads way to measuring impact
According to a new analysis by NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) investors are still wary of measurements of impact of social investments. The challenge thus remains to effectively measure social impact, a field in which UK has been leading the way. Read more here.
March 21, 2013
US: Young investors lead sustainable investing
US SIF’s report last year suggested that sustainable investment practices adopted in the US increased by 22 per cent. It is likely that this increase was led by investors under the age of 45, more concerned about social and environmental impact. Read more here.
March 21, 2013
Impact investing for the new economy
A recent drive by 350.org’s Do the Math Tour resulted in the divestment in fossil fuels by a number of institutional investors, and major universities. However, sustainable investing is not only about the environment, and must concentrate on solutions that improve people’s income and help communities safely transition to a […]
March 21, 2013
Harvard seeks in-house specialist to align investment and ESG objectives
The Harvard Management Co. in Boston, worth US$30.7 billion has created a new position for sustainable investing – namely Vice President – Sustainable Investing. This post will be filled by someone who will help the firm align their sustainable investment goals with financial goals. Read more here and here.
March 21, 2013
New Ghana report identifies social investment opportunities for oil and gas compaies
A new report by Maplecroft, called Social Investment Risk Report for Ghana has been made specifically for oil and gas companies to identify and invest in social and environmental opportunities. Read more here.
March 21, 2013
Mapping outcomes for social investment
This report, commissioned by the Big Society Capital, and made by NPC, SROI Network, and Investing for Good, presents a number of tools which aim to help social investors pave a way for robust ‘approach to impact’ in their work. Read more here, and read the report here.
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GST 2.0 and Tax Cuts: Can They Make Growth Fairer and Greener?
India's latest GST reform, being termed as GST 2.0, is more than just slashing rates. By simplifying the tax structure, cutting levies on essentials, and supporting renewable infrastructure, it's open..
Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
In 2023–24, Indian companies spent about ₹1,396 crore of their CSR budgets on sports — just 4% of the total ₹34,909 crore Indian corporates spent on CSR that year. Most of the rest went to edu..
Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
Under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), India has 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) spread across 27 states and 6 Union Territories. Each of these small, self-governed, and peer-co..