2.5d How can Impact Economy financing approaches (e.g., social impact investing, social outcomes partnerships, philanthropy) be grown and scaled, and what current barriers exist?
Background
DCMS recognises the impact economy, including impact investors, philanthropy and purpose-driven businesses, as a critical partner in delivering the Plan for Change and driving sustainable, inclusive growth. DCMS is working with the Office for the Impact Economy to develop the evidence base underpinning government support for the impact economy.
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