Browsing by Author "Khovrenkov, Iryna"

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Assessing Social Impact Bonds in Canada
(2018-01) Khovrenkov, Iryna; Kobayashi, Cindy
In 2015, as part of his mandate letters, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau identified the development of a Social Finance and Social Innovation Strategy as a priority. With Canada facing persistent challenges in vulnerable social areas, the federal government committed to exploring innovative financial approaches to address complex social problems. In June of 2017, it struck a steering group of 16 experts from community, philanthropic, financial and research sectors, to assist in the development of this strategy. The steering group's first consultation document, which was released in September, 2017, outlines the strategy's proposed vision and six areas for action to advance social innovation and finance.
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Beyond the Economy: Prioritizing Saskatchewan's Wellbeing
(2020-10-01) Cazakoff, Ingrid; Khovrenkov, Iryna; Mann, Tracey
This issue of JSGS Policy Brief is part of a series dedicated to exploring and providing evidence-based analysis, policy ideas, recommendations and research conclusions on the various dimensions of the pandemic, as it relates here in Canada and internationally.
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Does Foundation Giving Stimulate or Suppress Private Giving? Evidence from a Panel of Canadian Charities
(Public Finance Review, 2017-09-22) Khovrenkov, Iryna
As non-governmental providers of public goods, charities are funded by governments and also by individuals and foundations. How do foundation grants to charities affect private donations to these organizations? The standard economic theory on voluntary contributions to the public good hypothesizes that foundation giving will crowd out private donations. An alternative giving dynamic may arise whereby foundations act as complements to private donations because they can provide a signal of charity quality to individuals and thereby influence their decisions to give. This article offers a rigorous empirical analysis of the relationship between foundation and private donations by utilizing a unique data set on Canadian social welfare and community charities matched with their foundation donors. Empirical findings confirm that an additional dollar of foundation grants to charities crowds in private giving by three dollars on average, suggesting that private donors may look to foundation grants for information on charities to make informed giving decisions.
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The role of municipal decision-making in community wellbeing in times of drought: a case study of Canada’s Sunshine Coast Regional District
(Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, University of Regina, 2024-07) Beltran Camacho, Anna Gabriela; Hurlbert, Margot; Khovrenkov, Iryna; Boucher, Martin
Access to clean water is essential for meeting personal, societal, and environmental needs. Climate change is causing more frequent and extreme weather events, leading to less dependable water access and intensified droughts (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2023; UNICEF, 2023). This poses significant threats to human health, environmental sustainability, and economic prosperity (Brandes & O’Riordan, 2014; United Nations, 2024). This research explores the role of municipal decision-making during the 2022 drought in the Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD), focusing on the impact of water policies on community wellbeing. The study reviews secondary sources, including provincial documents and public reports, and analyzes online questionnaires completed by SCRD’s municipal representatives. Qualitative and quantitative data were analyzed using a convergent parallel design. Findings indicate low levels of awareness about water problems, usage practices and general water literacy in the region, highlighting the need for behavioural changes in water consumption, conservation, and management. During the 2022 drought, municipalities primarily employed information-based policies and Water Conservation Regulations. Efforts also focused on expanding and diversifying water supply sources. Significant progress in adaptive governance could be achieved and supported by adjusting policies and practices proactively. Participants emphasized the need to consider human, natural, economic, and social aspects of community wellbeing, advocating for a holistic approach to enhance municipal decision-making. The value a community places on water is intricately connected to how the resource is managed. Municipal decision-making plays a crucial role in delimiting the perspectives and ideas that can lead to a more sustainable and collaborative community. This research contributes to the discourse on sustainable communities and the effectiveness of governmental efforts in addressing droughts. Keywords: Droughts, community wellbeing, decision-making, water policies, adaptive governance
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Wellbeing in Saskatchewan Communities
(2022-12-13) Khovrenkov, Iryna; Mann, Tracey; Wreakes, Joanna; Ortynsky, Stephanie; Camacho, Gabriela