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August 31, 2012
‘Waiting for Godot’ – Time to adopt impact investing as a choice
In this article, the author related the story of two protagonists consciously making the choice of waiting for a mysterious man called Godot (Samuel Beckett’s play) and how they deliberately killed time doing so. The author draws parallel to how impact investment remains a niche in the investment scenario, and […]
August 31, 2012
The advent of social impact bonds
Social Impact bonds, also called ‘Pay-for-success’ bonds have been widely successful in the past in the UK. This has prompted US (the recent Goldman Sachs funded programme against recidivism in Massachusetts), Israel, Australia and Canada to launch their version of the Social Impact Bonds. However what constitutes these bonds? Read […]
August 31, 2012
An EU Worth Defending – Beyond Austerity to Social Investment and Inclusive Growth
NSRs (National Social Reports) are thought of as key instruments in forming European Employment Strategy. This report assesses the progress on delivery on poverty reduction, and on the other key social employment and education targets of Europe 2020, while recommendations listed in the same feature social investment package launches as […]
August 31, 2012
India: Low cost generic drugs in store in Jharkhand state
The health minister of the Indian state of Jharkhand recently inaugurated medicine stores at two hospitals in the state, where the sale of low-cost generic drugs will be made, to make treatment available for the poor. Read more here.
August 31, 2012
India: Ozone pharma sells its hypertension drugs at INR 2 to the poor
A Delhi based pharmaceutical company, Ozone Pharmaceuticals Limited has come up with a ‘uniform’ pricing strategy which makes available drugs to counter act chronic diseases like hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes for a sum of mere INR2. Read more here.
August 31, 2012
GE Healthcare India looking to drive innovation in devices locally
Global medical equipment major GE Healthcare in India is looking to drive product development from locations which are closer to the end user market. This is being done to be better able to cater to the needs of the large underserved population for ‘event-based’ care. Read more here.
August 31, 2012
Indonesia: Lack of low cost health services may hinder the government’s work
The government of Indonesia may find it difficult to implement its BPJS (Social Security Providers) Law, which holds a state agency responsible for managing health and manpower insurance, due to a lack of low cost in-patient health providing services in the country. Read more here.
August 31, 2012
New report paints an optimistic picture for Indian Pharma market
According to a new report by Global Data, despite India’s massive healthcare problems – encompassing negligible insurance coverage, inadequate monitoring policies, and more, the pharmaceutical sector in the country provides massive potential for exploration and growth. Read more here.
August 31, 2012
India: Handling public healthcare through private hands
A report written by the Indian Planning Commission proposes eliminating government involvement in the provision of primary healthcare, while focus only on areas like immunization and HIV testing. Public health experts and activists have taken a defensive stance to this proposal. Read more here.
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Reimagining Sports in CSR: From Tokenism to a Vehicle for Multiplying Impact
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Interactive SHG Map of India: 7.5 million Women Self Help Groups are spread across 27 States and 6 UTs in India
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