• Academic / Journal Article

Development Finance, Blended Finance and Insurance

  • Source : International Trade, Politics and Development Vol. 4 No. 1
  • January 2020
This article explores the interconnectedness of development finance, blended finance, and insurance, particularly in the context of achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It examines how blended finance, by strategically combining official development assistance with private capital, can leverage greater resources for development. The author also discusses the role of insurance mechanisms in mitigating risks associated with development investments, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of finance for global development.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Coping with Impact Investing Antagonistic Objectives: a Multistakeholder Approach

  • Source : Research in International Business and Finance
  • January 2019
This article examines how various stakeholders in impact investing navigate the inherent conflict between financial returns and social objectives. It proposes a multistakeholder approach to manage these antagonistic objectives, focusing on instruments like Socially Responsible Investing (SRI), Social Impact Bonds (SIB), and social enterprises that embody a “blended value” proposition. The authors analyse strategies for reconciling these goals through collaboration and shared understanding among investors, beneficiaries, and service providers.
  • Case Study

Can Social Finance Improve the Outcomes of Employment and Training Programs?

  • Source : Social Research and Demonstration Corporation (SRDC)
  • January 2013
This paper investigates whether social finance can improve the outcomes of employment and training programs. It defines social finance as methods promoting both social goals and financial returns, identifying six models: employment, fee-for-service, financial incentives, social purpose businesses, pay-for-success, and public-private partnerships. The study concludes that social finance can scale proven innovations and, crucially for employment programs, intensifies engagement with employers, a historically lacking element.
  • Case Study

Undp, Sdc, Kpmg and Social Finance India Launch Sdg Finance Facility in India

  • Source : Medium
  • January 2019
This article announces the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Finance Facility in India, a collaborative effort by UNDP, SDC, KPMG, and Social Finance India. The facility aims to incubate innovative financial instruments aligned with the SDGs, catalysing funding for improved social and developmental outcomes across the country. It highlights the importance of multi-stakeholder partnerships and innovative finance in mobilizing private investment to address India’s pressing development challenges and achieve the SDGs.
  • Case Study

Building Institutional Legitimacy in Impact Investing: Strategies and Gaps in Financial Communication and Discourse

  • Source : Journal of Applied Accounting Research
  • January 2019
This paper explores how actors in the impact investing market build institutional legitimacy through financial and non-financial communication, addressing the “liability of newness” stemming from hybrid institutional logics. Using thematic discourse analysis, the study identifies diverse legitimization strategies employed based on actors’ market positioning, organizational activities, governance, and mission. It highlights discursive engagement gaps and the need for convergence in reporting to enhance market functionality.
  • Case Study

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

  • Source : Springer
  • 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.
  • Case Study

Bovespa and the Social Stock Exchange: Mobilizing the Financial Market for Development

  • Source : Global Compact Office
  • 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.
  • Case Study

Blended Finance in the Poorest Countries: the Need for a Better Approach

  • Source : Overseas Development Institute
  • 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.
  • Case Study

Blended Finance in Fragile Contexts: Opportunities and Risks

  • Source : OECD
  • 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.
  • Case Study

Blended Finance -bridging the Sustainable Development Finance Gap

  • Source : OECD
  • 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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