May each of you live lives of immersion. They won't necessarily be easy lives. But in the end, it is all that will sustain us.
Jacqueline NovogratzRead
When it comes to solving problems of poverty, impact investing can act as a catalyst, but it is not a silver bullet. Successful businesses serving the poor need more than investment capital. They also need infrastructure to enable effective distribution, strong regulatory systems, access to markets, technical assistance as they scale up, and more
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What this quote means
Impact investing can help address poverty, but it is not the sole solution; various supports are also needed.
Jacqueline Novogratz emphasizes that while impact investing plays a crucial role in tackling poverty, it cannot solve the problem alone. Successful initiatives aimed at aiding the poor require comprehensive support systems, including infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, market access, and technical assistance to ensure sustainable growth and effectiveness.
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PovertyImpact InvestingInfrastructureBusinessSupport
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Example use cases
During a conference on social entrepreneurship, this quote can be used to illustrate the complexities of addressing poverty through business.
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