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LSFI Blended Finance Masterclass - Outcome Report

LSFI Blended Finance Masterclass - Outcome Report

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Luxembourg Sustainable Finance Initiative (LSFI)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Blended Finance

Target Audience

Asset Managers
Banks
Financial Services Providers
Private Equity
Insurers

Relevant Geography

Global
LSFI Blended Finance Masterclass - Outcome Report

Resource Description

This report from LSFI’s 2023 Blended Finance Masterclass explains how blended finance structures mobilize private capital for sustainable development. It outlines key instruments, case studies, challenges, and lessons learned.

Why This Matters

Blended finance helps close SDG funding gaps by channelling private capital into high-impact projects in emerging markets.

Key Insights

  • Blended finance uses concessional public or philanthropic funds to de-risk and attract private investment
  • Structures include equity and debt funds, guarantees, and technical assistance facilities
  • Case studies: Land Degradation Neutrality Fund, Emerging Market Climate Action Fund, Regional Education Finance Fund for Africa
  • Challenges include limited concessional capital, complex structuring, risk perceptions, and data gaps
  • Success factors: early investor engagement, strong pipelines, simpler structures, utilising existing tools, transparency

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