The investor's participation in social impact bonds

Mazzuca, Maria; Panzera, Elena; Ruberto, Sabrina

doi:10.1016/j.iref.2023.03.017

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“…Together with other sources, crowdfunding [77][78][79] and Social Impact Bonds (SIB) represent innovative funding sources for projects that are extremely dynamic. Sustainable financing and impact funding use financial instruments, such as SIBs [80,81] and green bonds, and they are usually owned by those who are interested not only in financial return of their investments, but also in their social impact. In the variety of funding sources available on the business market, the following question arises: "What are the types of funding sources that entrepreneurs know (RQ2)?"…”

Section: Funding Sources Applied For By Companiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Romanian Entrepreneurs’ Funding Sources in the Present-Day Context of Sustainability

Anton,

Zamfirache,

Albu

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the knowledge of and access to funding sources in the context of sustainability. Additionally, it seeks to analyse the perspectives and intentions of entrepreneurs regarding the use of such sources in the future. For this purpose, quantitative research was conducted, and data were collected from a sample of 267 respondents, companies operating in the Central Region of Romania. The evidence indicates that reinvestment of profits is the most commonly used funding source, followed by bank loans and leasing. The least-used and least-known funding source are Business Angels. Among the conclusions of the study, the demonstration of the link between the level of use of the funding sources, which moderates the close relationship between sustainability and the financial performance of a company, is noteworthy. Ultimately, this research opens new ways for collaboration between the academic environment, government, and local authorities. The results can be beneficial for stakeholders at both the micro- and macroeconomic levels interested in the sustainable development of the SME sector.

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Section: Funding Sources Applied For By Companiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Romanian Entrepreneurs’ Funding Sources in the Present-Day Context of Sustainability

Anton,

Zamfirache,

Albu

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Dyadic capabilities in implementing performance-based public procurement

Loijas,

Jääskeläinen,

Karttunen

2024

JBIM

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Purpose This study aims to provide new understanding on operational and dynamic capabilities supportive to the implementation of performance-based public procurement by focusing on dyadic capabilities of a supplier and a buyer. Design/methodology/approach The study is based on the qualitative analysis of 20 interviews with informants representing Finnish public organizations and their private sector suppliers. The analysis is aligned with a theoretical framework connecting the phases of procurement and the capability types studied. Findings The findings of the study present the role of operational and dynamic capabilities of a buyer and a supplier in the implementation of performance-based procurement at public procurement phases. Preprocurement phase is found to greatly benefit from all three dynamic capabilities, while operational capabilities suffice in the contracting phase. Social implications Increased understanding on capabilities needed in performance-based procurement can increase the chances of success in reaching better value for money of public services and developing supplier markets. Originality/value The study contributes to the literature on performance-based public procurement and value-based selling by taking a dyadic approach to the operational and dynamic capabilities needed in business with an emphasis on performance. As the focus in public procurement shifts increasingly from resources to performance, involving a joint effort between buyer and supplier, the study provides insights into role of dyadic capabilities and explains how dynamic and operational capabilities together support the phases of performance-based procurement implementation in the public sector.

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The investor's participation in social impact bonds

Cited by 2 publications

References 36 publications

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Romanian Entrepreneurs’ Funding Sources in the Present-Day Context of Sustainability

Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Romanian Entrepreneurs’ Funding Sources in the Present-Day Context of Sustainability

Dyadic capabilities in implementing performance-based public procurement

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