How the Government can tap private funds for social investment ambitions

How the Government can tap private funds for social investment ambitions
A programme for young offenders funded by a social impact bond had a happy outcome for investors and participants. (Image: Genesis Youth Trust)
Jem Traylen
Social investment is one of this Government’s big ideas – but what role can private investors play? Jem Traylen talks to three investment experts who are already working in this space.The chair of Impact Investing Network, Alistair Rhodes, says neither the Government nor the philanthropic sector have balance sheets big enough to address the massive challenges New Zealand faces –  whether in climate change, employment or housing.“So my challenge to the Government would be: how do they think about accessing...

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