• Case Study

Uneasy Alliances: Lessons Learned From Partnerships Between Businesses and Ngos in the Context of Csr

  • Source : Springer
  • 1 January 2008
This article examines partnerships between businesses and NGOs within the context of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). It explores the challenges and complexities inherent in these “uneasy alliances,” stemming from differing organizational cultures, objectives, and approaches. Through case studies, the authors identify key lessons regarding effective collaboration, impact evaluation, and addressing the gaps that often arise in CSR-NGO partnerships, ultimately aiming for more effective social impact.
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Bovespa and the Social Stock Exchange: Mobilizing the Financial Market for Development

  • Source : Global Compact Office
  • 3 January 2004
This case study examines BOVESPA’s launch of the world’s first “social stock exchange” in 2003, aiming to connect ethical investors with social purpose projects in Brazil. It highlights the initiative’s marketing function for BOVESPA and its role in democratizing impact investing. The study discusses how social stock exchanges facilitate access to dedicated investors and businesses aiming for positive social and environmental impact, exploring their functions in creating a liquid market for social securities.
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Blended Finance in the Poorest Countries: the Need for a Better Approach

  • Source : Overseas Development Institute
  • 3 July 2019
This report critically examines the application of blended finance in the world’s poorest countries, arguing that current approaches are often inadequate and misdirected. It finds that most blended finance is not channeled towards the countries with the greatest need and frequently fails to mobilise genuinely additional private investment. The authors call for a renewed focus on development impact, greater transparency, and a fundamental shift away from simply subsidizing private investors. They recommend better targeting of concessional finance to ensure it addresses market failures and supports inclusive growth.
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Blended Finance in Fragile Contexts: Opportunities and Risks

  • Source : OECD
  • 3 November 2019
This paper explores the potential and pitfalls of using blended finance in fragile and conflict-affected states. It acknowledges that while private investment is crucial for economic development and stability, these contexts present heightened risks that deter commercial capital. The report analyses how blended finance can be structured to mitigate these risks but also highlights the dangers of inadequate due diligence, potential for elite capture, and misalignment with peacebuilding goals. It calls for a conflict-sensitive, context-specific approach to ensure that investments contribute positively to resilience and sustainable peace.
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Blended Finance -bridging the Sustainable Development Finance Gap

  • Source : OECD
  • 2 April 2023
This OECD brief explains how blended finance can help close the multi-trillion-dollar annual financing gap for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It defines blended finance as the strategic use of development finance to mobilise additional commercial finance for sustainable projects in developing countries. The document outlines the OECD’s framework and guiding principles for unlocking private investment, emphasizing the effective design of public instruments, robust risk-sharing mechanisms, and strong coordination among development partners. The goal is to maximize development impact while minimizing concessionality and avoiding market distortion.
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Blended Finance

  • Source : Convergence
  • 2 March 2023
This overview from Convergence defines blended finance as the strategic use of development finance and philanthropic funds to mobilise private capital investment in emerging and frontier markets. It explains the core concept: concessional capital is used to de-risk investments and improve their risk-return profiles, thereby attracting commercial investors to projects delivering positive social and environmental impact. The piece outlines the key stakeholders—including DFIs, MDBs, foundations, and private investors—and illustrates how this collaborative approach helps to bridge the significant financing gap for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Advancing Development Through Blended Finance

  • Source : Finance in Motion
  • 3 January 2021
This white paper outlines Finance in Motion’s approach to advancing development through blended finance, combining commercial returns with social and environmental impact in emerging markets. Their investment portfolio spans over €4 billion across diverse themes, complemented by capacity building and technical assistance to ensure impact delivery and risk management. It details how public investors can leverage scarce funds to catalyse private investment and multiply their impact, opening new business opportunities in frontier markets.
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A New Way of Doing Business: Partnering for Peace and Sustainable Development

  • Source : International Peace Institute
  • 4 January 2017
This paper discusses how revitalizing global partnerships is crucial for sustainable development and peace, particularly in achieving the 2030 Agenda. It highlights the necessity of collaboration among governments, the private sector, and civil society to mobilise resources, technology, and capacity building. The report emphasizes the importance of policy coherence and multi-stakeholder partnerships to ensure no one is left behind in the journey towards development goals, addressing issues like external debt in developing countries.
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Why ‘blended Finance’ Could Help Transitions to Sustainable Landscapes: Lessons From the Unlocking Forest Finance Project

  • Source : Ecosystem Services
  • 1 January 2019
This paper explores how blended finance models can facilitate transitions to sustainable landscapes by addressing the mismatch between private impact investors and sustainable land use investments. Drawing lessons from the Unlocking Forest Finance project, it discusses combining commercial, public, and philanthropic funding sources to finance initiatives like forest conservation and restoration. The study highlights the potential of blended finance to scale investments that generate both financial returns and positive environmental and social impacts.
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The Utilisation of Social Finance Instruments by the Not-for-profit Sector

  • Source : Carleton Centre for Community Innovation
  • 1 August 2016
This paper examines the utilisation of various social finance instruments by the not-for-profit sector, exploring how these tools can leverage economic, social, and environmental value. It discusses the increasing interest from mainstream investors in “blended value” or “triple bottom line” investing. The report emphasizes the need for a suite of financial tools, new financial intermediaries, and robust measurement metrics to capture the multifaceted impact of such investments and ensure successful implementation within the not-for-profit context.
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