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Unlocking Impact: A Strategic Guide To Blended Finance


Published on 2025-01-22 14:20:49 - Forbes
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  • There is real momentum in the blended finance movement because it can deploy more capital into financing opportunities outside of traditional investments.

The article "Unlocking Impact: A Strategic Guide To Blended Finance" by Forbes Business Council, published on January 22, 2025, discusses how blended finance can be a pivotal tool for achieving sustainable development goals by combining capital from public, private, and philanthropic sources to fund projects that might otherwise be considered too risky or unprofitable. It outlines the strategic importance of blended finance in mobilizing investment for social and environmental impact, particularly in emerging markets. The piece highlights the role of concessional capital in reducing risk, thereby attracting private investors. It also provides a framework for implementing blended finance, emphasizing the need for clear impact metrics, stakeholder alignment, and innovative financial structuring to ensure both financial returns and social impact. The article concludes by stressing the necessity of collaboration among various sectors to scale up blended finance initiatives effectively.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2025/01/22/unlocking-impact-a-strategic-guide-to-blended-finance/ ]
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