The shock and sense of injustice that most Indians feel at the ouster of a founder from the company he or she founded also gives, in the same breath, legitimacy to founders being held responsible, without limit, for the failure of the company and for its resultant liabilities.
The EdelGive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023, which was released on November 2, has 119 philanthropists who gave away ₹8,845 crore in 2022-23. Philanthropy is welcome, but impact investing would benefit society more.
What is impact investing? It is investing that prioritizes an intentional, measurable social or environmental benefit over maximizing financial returns. Impact investing is gaining traction among asset managers as a superior alternative to vaguely defined ESG integration. They aim to generate decent financial returns while helping achieve identified social and environmental goals. The global hunt for impact investing opportunities is welcome, but Indian entrepreneurs should model themselves on the Omidyar Network rather than chase after an ESG gloss to their returns.
Session ReportAasthaba Jadeja “A One Month Online Intermediate Certificate Training Course on Contours of the Public Policy in India in the Amrit Kaal was organized by the Center for the Study of Finance and Economics (CSFE) at the IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New…
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, the role of public policy has become increasingly vital in shaping the trajectory of nations.
A One-Month Immersive Online Intermediate Certificate Training Course and Online International Autumn School Program on, Contours of the Public Policy in India in the Amrit Kaal was conducted by the Center for the Study of Finance and Economics (CSFE), IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi from September 1 to September 30, 2023.
A One-Month Immersive Online Intermediate Certificate Training Course and Online International Autumn School Program on, Contours of the Public Policy in India in the Amrit Kaal was conducted by the Center for the Study of Finance and Economics (CSFE), IMPRI, Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi from September 1 to September 30, 2023.
Dr Soumyadip Chattopadhyay commenced his session with the assertion that the future of development and governance public hinges on the effective utilization of data. India's policy-making institutions are embracing this shift, recognizing the exponential growth of data across various sectors and levels. It's essential to grasp that the formulation and execution of development strategies entail numerous decisions, both small and large, influenced by uncertainties and the ever-changing economic, institutional, and technological landscape.