Blended finance uses public or philanthropic money to take the risks private investors won’t, so projects with public value can raise private capital. These guides cover how the structures work, the role of development finance institutions, guarantees and insurance, and where the model fits renewables, water and sanitation.
Public-private partnerships raise a related question: who carries the climate risk over a long contract? The partnership guides cover risk allocation, tax credits and policy-driven green partnerships.
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- Blended Finance for Climate Adaptation: GuideGuide to matching grants, concessional loans, guarantees, and PPPs to make climate adaptation projects bankable and measurable.
- Blended Finance for Sanitation: Guide 2026How to align grants, concessional loans, guarantees and private capital to make sanitation projects bankable.
- Blended Finance Models for Green PPPsBlended finance reshapes risk and mobilizes private capital for green PPPs using concessional funding, guarantees, and pay-for-performance incentives.
- Blended Finance Models for Off-Grid EnergyExplains concessional debt, results-based financing, guarantees, and integrated models that reduce investor risk and mobilize private capital for off-grid renewables.
- Blended Finance Monitoring: Best PracticesTrack finance, energy, and climate/social KPIs from deal design; assign owners, verify data, fund monitoring, and link findings to decisions.
- Climate Risk Allocation in PPPs: 5 ModelsHow five PPP models decide who pays for climate damage — and which structures keep projects financeable.
- Crowdfunding for Green Community ProjectsExplore how crowdfunding empowers green community projects by overcoming funding barriers and fostering local support through collective action.
- DFI Blended Finance For Clean PowerDFIs must match guarantees, concessional loans, or first-loss capital to unlock private finance for solar, wind and grid projects.
- DFI Finance Studies for Renewable EnergyExplains how DFIs use guarantees, concessional loans, and TA to unlock private investment in high-risk renewable markets and small projects.
- Guarantees vs. Insurance: Risk Tools in Blended FinanceExplore the differences between guarantees and insurance in managing risks for sustainable finance projects, and learn how to choose the right tool.
- Guide to Policy-Driven Green PPPsExplore how policy-driven green public-private partnerships are transforming infrastructure and climate resilience through innovative financing and stakeholder engagement.
- How Blended Finance Addresses Renewable Energy RisksBlended finance reallocates early project, revenue, and country risks to make renewable projects bankable in emerging markets.
- How Blended Finance Aligns Private CapitalBlended finance uses guarantees, concessional loans, first-loss capital and TA to shift risk and mobilize private climate investment.
- How Blended Finance Aligns Public and Private GoalsPublic catalytic capital and risk tools bridge private returns and development goals—only with limited subsidy, strong governance, and disciplined execution.
- How Blended Finance Closes Funding GapsShows how concessional capital, guarantees, and technical assistance mobilize private investment to close decarbonization funding gaps.
- How Blended Finance De-Risks Off-Grid EnergyConcessional capital, guarantees, and securitization reallocate risk to make off-grid energy bankable.
- How Blended Finance Supports Renewable EnergyHow public, philanthropic and private capital de-risk renewable energy projects in emerging markets using guarantees, concessional loans and first-loss capital.
- How Cities Use Tax Credits in PPP ProjectsCities can lower PPP costs by matching eligible tax credits, structuring ownership, ensuring long-term compliance, and sequencing financing.
- How Crowdfunding Supports Green PPPsRetail crowdfunding can help fund local green PPPs—choose the right model, use Reg CF/Reg A, and set clear protections and reporting.
- How Public-Private Deals Fund Off-Grid EnergyHow governments and private investors use grants, loans, PPAs and blended finance to expand off-grid renewable energy and lower costs for underserved communities.
- Public-Private Health Partnerships: Study SummaryHealth PPPs can expand services and cut costs — but only when governance, oversight, and state capacity are strong.
- Public-Private Models for Sustainable GrowthPublic-private collaboration is the fastest path to scale funding and align incentives for sustainable infrastructure and climate resilience.
- Public‑private partnerships for community resilienceExplore how public-private partnerships enhance community resilience through collaboration, innovative solutions, and measurable outcomes.
- Role of MDBs in Blended Finance for RenewablesHow MDBs use guarantees, concessional loans, first-loss capital and local currency to de-risk renewables and mobilize private finance.
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