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

Africa

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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