Driving Sustainable Growth: Impact Investing, Funding Strategies, Policy Frameworks
What you'll learn
Understand the global need for sustainable growth and the role of finance in achieving the SDGs.
Explore the historical context and evolution of funding mechanisms for the SDGs.
Comprehend the magnitude of the SDG financing gap and evaluate innovative strategies to address it.
Gain an overview of impact investing, including its principles, objectives, and potential to generate returns with positive social and environmental impact.
Requirements
No background knowledge needed. You will learn everything you need to know.
Description
In this comprehensive course on Mobilizing Finance for the SDGs, you will embark on a transformative journey to understand and actively contribute to the financing of sustainable development and the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With a focus on impact investing, funding strategies, and policy frameworks, this course equips learners with the knowledge and tools to drive sustainable growth and make a positive impact.Throughout the course, you will explore the urgent need for sustainable growth and the pivotal role of finance in addressing global challenges. Delving into the historical context, you will uncover the evolution of funding mechanisms and gain insights into the successes and challenges encountered along the way. You will also examine the magnitude of the SDG financing gap and evaluate innovative strategies aimed at bridging this gap, exploring innovative financing mechanisms and partnerships.The course provides a comprehensive overview of impact investing as a powerful approach for mobilizing finance towards the SDGs. You will understand the principles, objectives, and types of impact investments, discovering how they generate financial returns while creating positive social and environmental impact. Furthermore, you will develop a roadmap for impact investing aligned with the SDGs, learning how to set investment goals, evaluate opportunities, and measure impact.As you progress, you will explore the ecosystem of stakeholders involved in mobilizing finance for the SDGs, including investors, philanthropists, governments, and non-governmental organizations. You will understand the importance of collaboration and learn strategies for building effective partnerships to catalyze sustainable development efforts.By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to contribute meaningfully to sustainable growth, financing strategies, and impact investing initiatives. Whether you are a student, professional, policymaker, or social activist, this course empowers you to actively participate in mobilizing finance for the SDGs and drive positive change in the world.
Overview
Section 1: Introduction
Lecture 1 The World Today: Establishing the Need for Sustainable Growth
Lecture 2 The History of Funding SDGs
Lecture 3 The SDG Financing Gap
Lecture 4 Overview of Impact Investing
Lecture 5 Roadmap for Impact Investing
Lecture 6 Catalyzing the Impact Investing Ecosystem
Individuals who seek a comprehensive understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their significance in addressing global challenges. Whether you are a student, professional, policymaker, or simply interested in sustainable development, this course will equip you with the knowledge and tools to contribute to the achievement of the SDGs.
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