U for Underserved communities – A-Z of impact investing

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Underserved communities – refers to a group of people who have limited or no access to basic resources, opportunities or services, essential for an adequate quality of life. They face challenges such as insufficient healthcare, lack of education, poverty and financial exclusion. In the investment universe, this sector of society requires financial capital to generate positive environmental and social impact to improve their welfare.

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A for Additionality
B for Blended finance
C for Concessionary
D for Double materiality
E for ESG
F for Fiduciary duty
G for Green bonds
H for Hydrogen
I for Intentionality
J for Just transition
K for Key performance indicators
L for Low carbon
M for Measurement
N for Natural capital
O for Outcomes
P for Paris Agreement
Q for Qualitative Impact Assessment Protocol
R for Responsible investment
T for Triple bottom line
V for Vocational training
W for Water access
X for Xeriscaping
Y for Youth empowerment
Z for Zero-waste strategy

U for Underserved communities – A-Z of impact investing

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