IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It’s easy to get excited about what social investment can do. But where is it going wrong? Industry insiders share their biggest bugbears.
Celia Tennant believes Inspiring Scotland has contributed to a sector-wide shift in Scotland, influencing everything from impact measurement to sustainability. She looks back at everything the organisation has achieved in the past 10 years.
The world's first social impact bond (SIB) has exceeded outcomes targets for reducing reoffending rates, triggering payments to social investors. So is everyone a winner?
From nearly 1,200 awards, three figures in the social enterprise and social investment world were recognised in the annual list of gongs that recognises high achievers in public life.
Social impact bonds are growing in popularity across the globe, but are they ethical? In the first of two articles, James Ronicle reports on an event that brought together 40 researchers to debate the pros and cons.
These investor-backed schemes to tackle social problems show 'real potential to improve how governments worldwide deliver public services', says report.
