Knowledge Products

The ICR Facility is co-funded by the European Union (EU), the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF), together with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the British Council. It is implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ), the British

Our newly released report compiles experiences and lessons shared through an e-learning LIVE TALKS series focused on Risk Management for Agri-SME Finance. The series of three webinars was jointly organized by the Smallholder and Agri-SME Finance and Investment Network (SAFIN), The ILO’s Social Finance Programme, and the Platform for Agricultural Risk Management (PARM). Co-hosted by SAFIN

This knowledge product builds on the main conclusions from the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance (the Alliance) policy brief on Enhancing the Role of National Development Banks in Supporting Climate-Smart Urban Infrastructure, commissioned by FELICITY and developed in partnership with the Alliance. The policy brief sets the context to explore how National Development Banks (NDBs)

This report uses blended finance data and insights compiled by Convergence to provide an updated analysis of the blended finance market, including blending approaches, sectors, regions, and investor trends. We are also excited to include the following additions for the first time to this year’s report: Interviews with leading experts in the blended finance market,

The 2021 edition of the African Economic Outlook focuses on debt resolution, governance, and growth in Africa. Chapter 1 examines Africa’s growth performance and outlook amid the COVID–19 pandemic. The chapter emphasizes policy options to mitigate the effects of the pandemic in the short, medium, and long terms. Chapter 2 explores the causes and consequences

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