Forbes - 5 September 2018
A growing number of social enterprises are leveraging the power of the private sector to reduce poverty in emerging markets. However, much of this investment capital is still not reaching the social ventures blazing new trails toward poverty alleviation. It's even less true for women-led enterprises.
Thrive Global - 6 February 2018
There has been a dramatic shift in the mindsets of millennials. Since the 2008 financial crash and the loss of faith in traditional financial institutions, fewer people than ever are entering traditional finance and more and more people are starting their own businesses, disrupting established industries, innovating and, crucially, trying to make the world a better place.
Financial Magazine, CIMA - October 2017
Making investments with the intention of generating a financial return as well as a beneficial social impact is a rapidly growing field. However, those of us that were part of the mircrofinance revolution would argue that philanthropic impact investing is not a new concept, just a new term.
Euromoney - 20 September 2016
They say the spread of mobile phones and internet access enables small loans to reach Africa’s rural poor more efficiently than ever before. But while international microfinancier Finca is aware of these opportunities, it knows from painful experience in Uganda that new technology opens up new vulnerabilities too.