• Paper / Report

Unlocking Blended Finance

  • Source : IIIC, Dalberg
  • 2 August 2022
This white paper, a collaborative effort by IIIC and Dalberg Advisors, focuses on unlocking the potential of blended finance in India. It defines blended finance within the Indian context and categorizes various innovative finance structures like concessional capital and risk mitigation tools. The report explores how blended finance can augment commercial capital flow, leveraging philanthropic and government funds to achieve measurable development outcomes, thereby enhancing the impact of funding across diverse sectors in India.
  • Case Study

Recipe to Mobilise Additional Finance for Social Impact

  • Source : Invest India
  • 3 January 2022
This blog post by Invest India outlines strategies and a “recipe” to mobilise additional finance for social impact initiatives. It emphasizes the importance of blended financing and alternative investment funds as key instruments to attract more capital towards social development. The article discusses how these innovative financial mechanisms can bridge funding gaps and accelerate progress towards various social impact goals in India.
  • Case Study

A 21st Century Tool to Attract and Retain Act and Retain Donors

  • Source : The Foundation Review
  • 3 January 2012
This article proposes impact investing as a 21st-century tool for philanthropic foundations to attract and retain donors. It explores how foundations can leverage impact investments to align financial assets with mission-driven goals, thereby engaging donors who seek both financial and social returns. The paper highlights the potential for impact investing to enhance donor engagement and expand philanthropic capital.
  • Paper / Report

India Impact Investing Story

  • Source : IIIC
  • 1 January 2020
This report chronicles the growth of impact investing in India, positioning it as a vibrant hub for social finance and blended capital. It highlights how over $14 billion has been deployed, galvanizing new funding streams for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report showcases the transformative role of technology and entrepreneurial talent in enabling widespread affordability and accessibility of services for underserved populations. It provides insights into investment opportunities and best practices in India’s rapidly evolving impact investing ecosystem.
  • Case Study

Laying the Groundwork for a National Impact Investing Marketplace

  • Source : The Foundation Review
  • 1 January 2016
This article argues that despite rapid momentum, impact investing activity remains below its potential due to an inefficient marketplace connecting investors with social ventures. It proposes that developing cost-effective methods to engage new investors and “prime the pump” for investor-ready social ventures, through capacity-building, outreach, education, and technical assistance, is crucial for industry growth. The “CO Impact Days and Initiative” is presented as a replicable model for addressing these market barriers.
  • Case Study

How Blended Finance Can Support India’s Covid-19 Recovery

  • Source : India Development Review
  • 3 January 2021
This article from India Development Review explores how blended finance can be instrumental in supporting India’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. It discusses the concept of catalytic capital and its role in mobilizing private investment for social sector initiatives. The author highlights how innovative financial structures can address urgent needs and foster long-term resilience, offering insights into strategic partnerships and resource allocation to accelerate India’s socio-economic recovery.
  • Paper / Report

A Canadian Approach to Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development

  • Source : Government of Canada
  • 1 January 2017
This report outlines Canada’s approach to innovative financing for sustainable development, emphasizing its commitment to leveraging Official Development Assistance (ODA) to mobilise private capital. It details how Canada seeks to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by deploying mechanisms like guarantees, concessional loans, and results-based financing. The document prioritizes gender equality outcomes and climate action, ensuring that innovative finance initiatives are targeted, gender-smart, and aligned with the OECD DAC Blended Finance Principles for maximum development impact.
  • Case Study

Innovative Financing Recommendation

  • Source : Results for Development
  • 1 January 2016
This background paper provides recommendations for innovative financing in education, with a focus on outcome-based financing and education bonds. It explores how these mechanisms can mobilise new resources and enhance the effectiveness of investments in the education sector. The authors analyse various approaches to incentivize results and leverage private capital for educational development, aiming to accelerate progress towards global education goals.
  • Paper / Report

Innovative Financial Instruments: Equity, Guarantees, and Loans

  • Source : European Commission
  • 24 July 2025
This report from the European Commission explores various innovative financial instruments, including equity, guarantees, and loans, designed to support economic growth and investment within the EU. It details how these instruments can attract private capital and leverage public funds to address market failures and stimulate innovative business activities. The document provides insights into their application across different sectors, aiming to enhance the efficiency and impact of EU funding mechanisms for strategic investments.
  • Paper / Report

India Private Giving: Insights for Philanthropy

  • Source : OECD Development Centre
  • 1 January 2019
This report from the OECD Development Centre offers insights into private giving and philanthropy in India. It examines the growth and trends in individual and institutional philanthropic contributions, highlighting their increasing role in complementing public funding for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The paper analyses motivations, preferences, and challenges faced by philanthropists in India, aiming to provide a deeper understanding of the private giving landscape and foster more effective and strategic philanthropic engagement for development.
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