This note provides an overview of the impact investing industry, new and growing area of investment in order to create social and environmental benefits as well as a financial return. Recent reports estimated the world market for at least $ 500 billion over the next decade. The note on the role of different stakeholders, such as exposure to investors, intermediary organizations and software developers in the development of the industry, as well as the emergence of new corporate structures for social enterprises and the creation of new financial instruments, such as a Social Impact Bond. "Hide
by V. Kasturi Rangan, Sarah Appleby, Laura Moon 19 pages. Publication Date: February 22, 2012. Prod. #: 512045-PDF-ENG