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Youthful population fuels demand for privately funded classroom programmes
Ignoring far-off problems is easy – just look at climate change
US private sector development veteran celebrates progress with reservations
A generational shift towards impact investing will test the financial industry’s mettle
The question is how fast the region will seize opportunities in societies’ many needs
Newcomers are increasingly interested in investments benefiting society
Charity is now about trying to harness capitalism and capital markets to promote change
More than 20 years on, segregation between rich city suburbs and sprawling townships remains
You cannot always have your cake and eat it, says Microsoft founder
Move would provide tax-efficient way of investing in social or environmental benefit
Improving lives can generate financial gains, research finds
Investors are happy with social effect even as financial returns lag behind
The sector’s growth is only hampered by a lack of high-quality investment opportunities
Judith Rodin explains why the Rockefeller Foundation backs financial investments that deliver social benefits
