Blended Finance Brief: August 2024
UPCOMING IN-PERSON TRAINING: AN INTRODUCTION TO BLENDED FINANCE
Join public, private, and philanthropic actors in Mexico City, for an inspiring, interactive, and practice-driven training on blended finance. This beginner-level session will combine insights from Convergence experts, notable speakers from major organizations, and technical experts in the field. This training is an opportunity for Convergence members and non-members to gather in-person to share insights and experiences and tackle difficult questions around innovative approaches to mobilize private capital for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis and capacity is limited. We encourage registering early to reserve your seat.
Read our member spotlight featuring Henk Nijland , Head Business Development, DFIs & Public Investors, at impact asset manager responsAbility Investments AG . Blended finance makes up a significant portion of their portfolio. Learn about their blended finance strategies, how they measure impact, their acquisition by M&G plc , and more.
WATCH: JOAN LARREA ON DIN4MO SERIES
Our CEO Joan M Larrea recently joined Din4mo as a guest on their Blend Talks series which features conversations with experts discussing how to mobilize capital and finance the impact economy through innovative solutions like blended finance. During the conversation, Joan shared her insights on blended finance, advancements in the field, and opportunities to expand the blended finance market in Brazil.
OP-ED: REGULATORY ROADBLOCKS ARE HOLDING BLENDED FINANCE BACK
Read this op-ed in NextBillion by our Manager, Andrew Apampa, CFA , exploring the regulatory roadblocks limiting blended finance's ability to scale and three promising solutions to these hurdles.
WATCH: CLARMONDIAL GRANTEE INSIGHTS
This July Convergence awarded a proof-of-concept grant to Clarmondial AG through the Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Design Funding Window. We recently spoke with Clarmondial Senior Associate, Julia Langenegger to discuss their goals with the Fund and their experience as a design funding grantee. Watch the conversation to hear Julia's insights.
The Gender-Responsive Climate Finance Design Funding Window will award early-stage grant funding for the design and launch of innovative blended finance vehicles focused on the intersection of climate change and gender equality in emerging markets globally. In this funding cycle, we have a strong preference for climate adaptation vehicles at the proof-of-concept stage. The window is accepting concept notes for its Fall Round (Cycle 5) until August 30, 2024.
OP-ED: THREE AFRICA-LED BLENDED FINANCE MODELS MOBILIZING BILLIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT
Read this op-ed by our Director, Aakif Merchant , exploring financial innovation in Africa and highlighting three first-of-their-kind approaches to blended finance by African DFIs and MDBs.
E-LEARNING COURSE: DEMYSTIFYING BLENDED FINANCE
Take Convergence’s free blended finance e-learning course to expand your knowledge of blended finance. The course takes just 40-60 minutes to complete and offers participants an introduction to blended finance.
Read our member spotlight featuring Jules Ngankam , African Guarantee Fund ’s (AGF) Group Chief Executive Officer. AGF is a specialized guarantee provider whose mission is to facilitate economic development and poverty reduction in Africa.?Learn how AGF facilitates access to finance for SMEs, enabling them to drive the growth of African economies.
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2 个月Great insights in this edition! The emphasis on training and collaboration is essential for growth. I recently wrote about similar themes in blended finance and its potential for sustainability: https://completeaitraining.com/blog/unlocking-the-power-of-blended-finance-a-guide-to-aidriven-efficiency-and-sustainable-de. Exciting times ahead!