United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)

?? Call for applications ???? ???? UNCDF is looking to partner with a private organization or a consortium of organizations to provide innovative digital financial literacy (DFL) solutions for migrant workers and their families, particularly women. ?? Deadline: 15th January, 2025 ?? Apply: https://lnkd.in/d3-XM8Xj

?? Exciting Opportunity Alert! UNCDF is inviting qualified Financial Service Providers (FSPs) to propose innovative digital solutions for women- and youth-led #MSMEs in Ghana who face challenges accessing traditional financial services, especially in the informal sector. ?? This initiative, Leveraging Digital Ecosystems for Increased MSME Productivity, is brought to you in partnership with UNDP and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) under the United Nations Joint SDG Fund. ?? Are you ready to drive change? ?? Apply now:https://lnkd.in/djwK9s4P

?? Last chance to apply! ?? Job Opportunity: Project Associate. ?? Location: Kabul, Afghanistan. ?? Application Deadline: 20 November 2024. ?? Apply: https://lnkd.in/dwiDHBzg

??Highlights from the GPA official side event at #COP29, where we explored the crucial topic of derisking renewable energy investment in displacement settings. ?Panellists highlighted the need for targeted derisking mechanisms to address high upfront costs and contractual risks that hinder private sector investment in clean energy solutions in refugee and displacement contexts. These mechanisms are key to unlocking much-needed investments for sustainable energy access. A special thank you to the speakers for their valuable insights: - Mark Gibson, Team Lead, Global Platform for Action (GPA) - Mariam Traore Chazalnoel, Acting Chief of the Climate Action Division, IOM - UN Migration?? - Justine Akumu, Senior Energy Officer, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (Uganda) - David Nicholson, Chief Climate Officer, Mercy Corps - Ayoo Irene Hellen, Refugee Advocate and Partnerships Officer, Last Mile Climate - Vincent Wierda, Global Energy Lead, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) - Patrick Tonui, Head of Policy and Regional Strategy, GOGLA #HumanitarianEnergy #Baku #COP29

?? 90% of global climate finance is concentrated in a few countries. ?? We must take urgent action to catalyse & crowd-in larger streams of private finance for places that are most hit by climate impacts. ?? Let's remove barriers & drive funding to where it’s needed most. ?? #COP29 Watch: https://lnkd.in/e-sMnQbw

?? On #FinanceDay, UNCDF’s Executive Secretary had the opportunity to speak with #COP29 Daily Show about a pressing reality: there simply isn't enough public capital to close the climate finance gap. To address this, we must crowd in private sector investment, identifying business opportunities that deliver both climate benefits and livelihood improvements. ?? UNCDF is the UN’s platform to attract both public and private investment for high-impact results. We are uniquely positioned to implement inclusive blended finance solutions at the scale necessary to make a difference in underserved regions. ?? As a non-credit-rated, hybrid development finance institution, we take on risks that private financiers often shy away from—acting as an off-balance sheet de-risker. This allows us to unlock value and direct funds and expertise to where they can drive sustainable, inclusive growth that aligns with climate priorities. ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dqFh8pim

?? By derisking investments in higher-risk, last-mile markets, we can help drive financing to underserved areas to tackle the challenges of plastic pollution. With the power of collaboration across UN agencies and our unique expertise in structuring financial solutions in these areas, we can work towards maximizing impact throughout the plastics value chain. ?? Today’s #COP29 session “Financing The Plastics Transition” looked at how, together, we can fast-track sustainable solutions for a cleaner, greener future. ?? Watch: https://lnkd.in/dRg2ZyXp UNDP

?? Live Now: Financing The Plastics Transition ?? ?? Join us live at #COP29 as experts discuss the critical role of blended financing solutions in driving private sector investment to reduce plastic pollution. ?? This event features an engaging conversation with: ?? Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme ?? ?Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, IFC ?? Pradeep Kurukulasuriya, Executive Secretary, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) ?? Moderated by Jyoti Mathur-Filipp, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC), we’ll discuss how derisking investments can help support the development of plastic alternatives and circular economy projects in high-risk, last-mile markets. ?? Watch: https://lnkd.in/di8J_Hkn

Time is running out to be tinkering on the margins when it comes to addressing poverty reduction needs. We must look at ways and means to create jobs, generate wealth, ensure wellbeing and achieve SDG outcomes in #leastdevelopedcountries. Arresting runaway #plasticpollution is one avenue through which such multiple objectives can be met. Delighted to be part of this #blendedfinance solution with IFC - International Finance Corporation and UN Environment Programme. We are determined to play our part in supporting the United Nations System to drive private capital towards last mile markets and assist IFC - International Finance Corporation and #otherpartners derisk larger transactions for scaled up action across the #lifecycle of plastics pollution.

?? #BlendedFinance is critical to mobilize private capital for high-risk climate projects. ?? UNCDF is championing this with innovative financial solutions, like performance-based payments and guarantees, to unlock funding for vulnerable communities. ?? #COP29 can be a game-changer if leaders back these initiatives! #ClimateAction: https://lnkd.in/eEPXisPm