Kartik Desai, an experienced practitioner and academic in the field of impact investing, takes you on a transformative journey through the world of social finance. With 18 years of expertise in impact investing across India, South Asia, Africa, and the US, Karthik brings a unique perspective to this multidisciplinary course.
Through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates elements of development, economics, microeconomics, capital markets, venture capital, private equity, inclusive business, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Karthik focuses on three key learning objectives. Firstly, he demystifies economic concepts and structures of social finance, including impact investing, ESG, CSR, venture philanthropy, and blended finance. Secondly, he enables students to critically evaluate various social investments, for-profit or not-for-profit, and different strategies employed by impact investment funds. The culmination of the course involves designing your very own impact investment fund, a thrilling challenge for every participant.
Moreover, Kartik aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of the social finance ecosystem both in India and internationally. Through insightful case studies featuring prominent impact investors and their diverse strategies, as well as guest participation from industry leaders, students gain practical insights into the field.
As Kartik recounts his joyous teaching experience at ISDM (Indian School of Development Management), he highlights the suitability of development studies students for social finance, emphasizing the paradigm shift from finance-first to impact-first.
The course delves into the crucial aspect of measuring impact and its application across various sectors: private, philanthropic, and public. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, the course equips learners to understand and finance development effectively.
Applications to ISDM's Post Graduate Program in Development Management are closing soon. Apply now!
Deadline: 4th June 2023, Apply today!
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