Priming the Pump: The Case for a Sector Based Approach to Impact Investing
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Published by: Omidyar Network

Summary

“Most impact investors see their primary goal as finding and investing in enterprises that yield strong financial and social returns-a goal we share and support. But we worry this singular focus may miss the forest for the trees. In this discussion paper, we argue for a shift in focus-toward the goal of scaling entire industry sectors, in addition to individual firms.”