About Impact investors council (iic)
Impact Investors Council (IIC) is a leading industry body that aims to strengthen the impact investing sector in India. The organization is committed to encouraging private capital to bridge the social investment gap in India and promote sustainable development across the country.
With a focus on promoting responsible and sustainable investments, IIC works closely with investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to create an enabling environment for impact investing in India. The organization provides a platform for stakeholders to come together, share knowledge and best practices, and collaborate on initiatives that drive positive social change.
At its core, IIC believes that impact investing has the potential to transform lives by addressing some of the most pressing social challenges facing India today. By leveraging private capital for public good, impact investors can help create jobs, improve access to healthcare and education, promote gender equality, reduce poverty and inequality - all while generating financial returns.
To achieve its mission of strengthening Indian Impact Investing through private capital mobilization for public good; IIC focuses on three key areas:
1. Advocacy: IIC advocates for policies that support responsible investment practices while creating an enabling environment for impact investing in India. The organization engages with policymakers at both national and state levels to promote regulatory reforms that encourage greater participation from investors.
2. Capacity Building: IIC provides training programs designed specifically for entrepreneurs seeking funding from impact investors as well as capacity building programs aimed at enhancing investor skills around due diligence processes.
3. Networking: Through its various events such as conferences & seminars; IIC brings together stakeholders from across the ecosystem including entrepreneurs seeking funding opportunities; investors looking for high-impact investments; policy makers interested in promoting responsible investment practices etc., thereby creating opportunities for collaboration & partnerships among them.
In addition to these focus areas; Impact Investors Council also undertakes research studies aimed at understanding market trends & identifying gaps within the ecosystem which need attention from stakeholders involved in this space.
Overall Impact Investors Council (IIC) plays a critical role in promoting responsible and sustainable investments in India. The organization's efforts are helping to bridge the social investment gap, create jobs, improve access to healthcare and education, promote gender equality, reduce poverty and inequality - all while generating financial returns for investors. With its focus on advocacy, capacity building & networking; IIC is well-positioned to drive positive social change across India through impact investing.