Global Philanthropy Forum

The world of development finance offers real opportunities to leverage public, private and philanthropic capital in new as well as traditional ways. Over the past few years, private capital has been mobilized to address public goals in developing economies and emerging markets. Ms. Littlefield will discuss the ways in which the private sector is uniquely positioned to target and maximize growth in emerging markets, and consider how these efforts can be best complemented by publicand social sector contributions within a coherent strategy.As the cohort of actors pursuing social impact expands and diversifies, the role for private finance evolves along with it. Panelists will highlight new mechanisms for financing the social good as well as creative twists on the old, including “variable  rate impact bonds” and pricing schemes that factor in the true cost of social impact. Panelists will discuss the importance of engaging stakeholders across sectors to shape giving and investing strategies, and