In January 2006, PRI Makers Network, and Stanford Graduate School of Business Center for Social Innovation sponsored the first annual program-related investments (PRI) conference in Palo Alto, California. The conference brought together 150 experts from the funds of the size, program focus, geographic concentration, and familiarity with the PRI. Conference participants shared best practices, discuss emerging innovations, and build professional networks. The organizers and participants to improve the extent and effectiveness of the solutions PRI. Presents the key issues in the conference and includes several case studies that illustrate them. "Hide
by Laura K. Arrillaga, Joshua Spitzer Source: Stanford Graduate School of Business 26 pages. Publication Date: March 30, 2006. Prod. #: SI85-PDF-ENG