• Case Study

Impact Investing -Purpose Driven Finance Finds Place in India

  • Source : IIC
  • February 2021
This case study examines the emergence and growth of impact investing in India, highlighting its role as purpose-driven finance and its contribution to sustainable development. It explores how impact investments are addressing critical social and environmental challenges across various sectors in the country. The report sheds light on the unique characteristics of the Indian impact investing ecosystem and its potential to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
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Using Blended Finance to Access Commercial Finance

  • Source : World Bank
  • December 2020
This World Bank report outlines how blended finance can be effectively utilized to attract and access commercial finance for development projects. It details various structuring approaches that combine public or philanthropic funds with private capital to de-risk investments and enhance financial viability. The paper provides practical insights into how these financing models can bridge funding gaps, encouraging private sector participation in high-impact initiatives.
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What is blended finance, and why it matters

  • Source : Bank of America
  • November 2020
This article from Bank of America defines blended finance as the strategic combination of public, philanthropic, and private capital to fund sustainable development initiatives. It explains why blended finance is crucial for addressing the significant funding gap to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in emerging markets. The piece highlights how this approach leverages limited public funds to attract larger volumes of private investment, benefiting both investors and communities.
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Introduction to Green Finance

  • Source : Global Environment Facility
  • October 2020
This document provides an introduction to green finance, illustrating its application through various case studies. It highlights different green finance instruments, including debt financing and equity investments, and discusses how these can be structured to support environmental projects. The examples showcase how organizations like the GEF use blended finance approaches to de-risk investments for private sector participation, encouraging capital flow into sustainable initiatives like forestry, fisheries, and energy efficiency.
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Sustainable Finance: An Overview

  • Source : GIZ
  • September 2020
This overview defines sustainable finance and highlights its relevance for the financial sector from sustainability, risk, and efficiency perspectives. It emphasizes the need for unprecedented financial resources from both public and private sectors to achieve national and international sustainable development targets. The document assesses how the financial sector can mobilize and allocate capital for this transition, stressing the importance of appropriate policy and regulatory frameworks, and the integration of sustainability risks in investment decisions. It also examines current developments and future outlooks.
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RSF Social Finance's Social Enterprise Lending Prgram

  • Source : Pacific Community Ventures
  • June 2020
This case study examines RSF Social Finance’s lending program designed for social enterprises. It analyzes the program’s structure, its approach to evaluating social businesses, and its role in providing impact investment opportunities. The study highlights how RSF navigates the complexities of social finance and regulation to support organizations that prioritize both financial and social returns, offering insights into effective financial stewardship and operational management within the social sector.
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The International Finance Corporation's Blended Finance Operations Findings from a Cluster of Project Performance Assessment Reports

  • Source : World Bank
  • April 2020
This evaluation synthesizes findings from the IFC's early blended finance operations (2010-2016), offering lessons for future deployments. Blended finance combines concessional and commercial funding to attract private capital to high-risk, high-social-benefit projects that would otherwise lack commercial viability. The report emphasizes insights from recent projects, detailing how this risk mitigation tool supports private sector-led initiatives. It underscores blended finance’s role in mobilizing private investment for sustainable development and achieving impactful outcomes where traditional financing falls short.
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Sustainable Finance Framework

  • Source : Deutsche Bank
  • January 2020
This framework outlines Deutsche Bank’s approach to sustainable finance, detailing its methodology and procedures for classifying transactions and financial products as sustainable. It applies globally across various business divisions, encompassing products with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) characteristics. The framework emphasizes the bank’s commitment to contributing to an environmentally sound, socially inclusive, and well-governed world by supporting clients in their transformation. It aligns with universal sustainability frameworks and sets ambitious quantitative targets for sustainable financing and investments.
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Sustainable finance in emerging markets and the role of securities regulators

  • Source : International Organization of Securities Commissions
  • June 2019
This report by IOSCO examines the growing significance of sustainable finance in emerging markets and the crucial role of securities regulators. It highlights that transitioning to sustainable development and mitigating climate change are global priorities, presenting both challenges and investment opportunities. The paper addresses the financing gap for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in developing countries and the increasing recognition of climate-related risks as financial risks. It discusses how regulators are enhancing disclosure, combating greenwashing, and training staff to facilitate the growth of sustainable investing.
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Mobilising Capital for Water: Blended Finance Solutions to Scale Investment in Emerging Markets

  • Source : WaterAid and systemIQ
  • June 2019
This report explores blended finance solutions for mobilizing capital to scale investments in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in emerging markets. It highlights the significant funding gap in the water sector and advocates for innovative financial mechanisms that combine public, philanthropic, and private capital. The document provides insights into how blended finance can de-risk investments and attract private sector participation, ultimately accelerating progress towards universal access to sustainable water services.
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