social investing

Question 1

what is philanthropy

Answer 1

the planned and structured giving of time, information, goods and services, voice and influence, as well as money, to improve the well-being humanity and the community.

Question 2

what is impact investing

Answer 2

impact investment refers ti investments not only have the financial return on investment, but also have the social and environment return. (positive social impact)

Question 3

forms of finance of philanthropy and channels of capital

Answer 3

finance by grants and donations
channels: crowd funding
donation campaigns

Question 4

forms of finance and channels of capital of impact investment

Answer 4

forms of finance: secured/unsecured loan
equity
social impact bonds/ social benefit bonds
debt guarantees
channels of capital: impact investment fund
impact investment intermediaries
community banks

Question 5

challenges of SVA

Answer 5

1. for the supply participants, it absence of large opportunity, the products are illiquid and unproven.
2. the intermediaries are under developed
3. the demand parties lack of investment ready social enterprises, is difficult to measure social outcomes