The transaction is the first debt conversion for nature to focus funding on terrestrial and freshwater conservation rather than on marine environments.
Swedfund and IFU have made commitments of $44m to Sturdee Energy, a South African independent power producer which develops renewable energy projects and related infrastructure across Southern Africa.
GSG Impact has submitted a proposal to the UN, backed by more than 50 organisations, to mobilise private capital to the SDGs ahead of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development taking place next year.
Education and employment are key development challenges for many parts of Africa. A substantial increase in funding, and the development of innovative investment opportunities are needed, say Paul Ronalds and Sandeep Aneja.
The €400m impact fund backed by the Dutch government is developing its strategy in support of missing-middle SMEs, based on experience of its first decade of operations, and on discussions with stakeholders.
The fund, which is Africa’s first structured debt vehicle focused on energy efficiency solutions, invests into early-stage businesses that are working on boosting climate resilience on the continent.
The facility seeks to improve trade liquidity within Africa, especially for women and youth-run businesses, building on Absa’s extensive network of financial services operations across the continent.
The loans to boost financial inclusion and the hydropower sector represent the first direct investments in the Himalayan country by the two Nordic development finance institutions.
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