Week 4 Flashcards
What is the impact investing ecosystem?
The impact investing ecosystem includes investors, intermediaries, enterprises and stakeholders working together to achieve social and environmental impact.
What are microfinance institutions?
MFIs provide financial services such as loans and savings accounts, to low income individuals in small businesses
WHat are social impact bonds (SIBs)
SIBs are a type of pay-for-success financing where private investors fund social programs and are repaid by the government if the program achieve their goals.
What is the role of data in impact investing?
Data is cruscial for measuring impact, making informed investment decisions, and improving the effectiveness of impact strategies.
What are the benefits of impact investing for communities?
Benefits include improved quality of life, increased access to services , and economic development.
How can impact investing address healthcare challenges?
By funding healthcare initiatives, expanding access to medical services, and supporting innovations in health technology.
WHat is sutainable investing?
Sustainable investing integrates environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decisions to promote long-term sustainability.
What are some examples of environmental impact metrics?
Metrics include reductions in carbon emissions, improvements in air and water quality, and increases in renewable energy usage.
What is the role of financial intermediaries in impact investing?
Intermediaries connect investors with impact opportunities, provide expertise, and manage investments.
How can impact investing support education?
By funding educational programs. improving acces to quality education, and supporting innovation in teaching and learning.
What are social impact metrics?
Metrics used to measure the social outcomes and effectiveness of impact investments.
What is the importance of transparency in impact investing?
Transparency builds trust, ensures accountability and allows stakeholders to track the impact of investments (more impact, more accountibility, more trust)
What are some key challenges in impact investing?
Challenges include measuring impact, balancing financial returns with social outcomes, and finding suitable investment opportunities.
What is the role of philantrhopy in impact investing?
Philanthropy can provide early
How can impact investing promote gender equality?
project for womens empowerment, education/healthcare, promote gender inclusivity
