Exploring Social Finance Opportunities in Newfoundland and Labrador

The objective of this research is to explore the many social finance tools that have been implemented by other agencies across North America, and measure their effectiveness and applicability in a Newfoundland and Labrador context. In partnership with a MUN researcher, this work would include primary data collection in the form of interviews and surveys with non-profit agencies and social impact investors who have implemented social finance and/or invested through a social finance tool. Research will also include a jurisdictional scan to capture existing findings on the role and applicability of various social finance tools, including social investing, community benefit agreements, social return on investment, social impact bonds, and social procurement.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ash Hossain

Student:

Partner:

Choices for Youth

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Other services (except public administration)

University:

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Program: