abstract
- Learning outcomes ¿ Analyze and evaluate the dual objectives of social impact and financial sustainability in impact investing contexts, particularly in rural and poverty settings. Understand how impact investment can be used to create inclusive markets in the context of poverty and/or informality. Critically assess ethical dilemmas in impact investing when balancing financial returns with social impact in vulnerable communities. Evaluate strategies to manage stakeholders for projects involving both philanthropic and financial investors. © 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited