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Rise of impact investing: Make money helping communities

Rise of impact investing: Make money helping communities      
Rise of impact investing: Make money helping communities (Photo: iStock)

Impact investing involves putting money into businesses, projects or funds that generate financial returns alongside positive social or environmental outcomes. Unlike charity, the aim is for your money to grow while communities benefit.

According to Margaret Njeri, the most common areas attracting investment are renewable energy, agriculture, affordable housing, education, healthcare and financial technology.

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