Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) and Citi India has launched the Centre for Innovative Finance and Social Impact (CIFSI). The launch took place at a strategic convening titled, ‘Investing in Social Change: The Role of Innovative Finance in Driving Positive Impact’ in New Delhi, at the India International Centre. 

It will enhance research on innovative financing and raise dialogue among public and private stakeholders to tackle developmental challenges.

CIFSI will serve as a platform for social purpose organisations, academia, research and practitioners to identify and ensure access to social financing approaches for the future.

ISDM and Citi India, through CSR efforts, are launching two research set-ups, Centre for Innovative Finance and Social Impact (CIFSI) and Centre for Data Science and Social Impact (CDSSI).

Citi is a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a player in wealth management and a personal bank in its home market of the United States.