Blended Finance For Social Impact

A Masterclass on Blended Finance for Social Impact. Learn everything about Blended Finance for Social Impact.

What you'll learn

A -Z of Blended Finance

Blended Finance Fundamentals and Structures

Case Studies in Real-World Applications

Innovative Instruments and Emerging Trends

Blended Finance and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Partnership Building and Financial Modeling

Requirements

A basic understanding of finance and investment concepts is recommended but not mandatory

An interest in sustainable development and impact-driven financial strategies is beneficial for maximizing learning

Description

Explore Blended Finance: A Masterclass for ChangemakersAre you passionate about advancing sustainable development and eager to understand the transformative role of finance in driving impactful change? Join our in-depth Masterclass on blended finance, crafted for professionals, students, and change agents committed to creating a better world.What You’ll LearnDelve into the fundamentals, structures, and innovations behind blended finance, a powerful approach to leveraging both private and public capital for sustainable growth.Foundational Concepts: Start with an overview of blended finance, including definitions and essential terminology. Explore core components like concessional and catalytic capital, as well as various funding instruments such as loans, bonds, and equity.Structures and Mechanisms: Gain insights into the intricate frameworks of blended finance, including multi-layered fund setups and cutting-edge structuring techniques.Alignment with SDGs: Discover how blended finance supports the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the transition toward impact-focused funding. Analyze real-world case studies from agriculture, energy, and trade, highlighting project capital structures and their impact.Partnerships and Impact Measurement: Learn strategies for building meaningful collaborations through effective deal structuring, viability assessments, and financial modeling. Master impact evaluation techniques like Social Return on Investment (SROI), KPI development, and revenue sustainability planning.Innovative Instruments: Explore groundbreaking tools such as social impact bonds and development impact bonds (DIBs), including their relevance in initiatives like India’s Social Stock Exchange (SSE). Understand how emerging technologies like fintech and blockchain are reshaping the landscape of blended finance.Future Trends and Challenges: Examine the hurdles in scaling projects, addressing governance and operational issues, and navigating global trends and key players in the blended finance ecosystem.Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, or development practitioner, this course provides the expertise and tools to actively participate in and contribute to blended finance initiatives.We are committed to offering top-tier learning experiences tailored to your aspirations in the social impact and development sector. Thank you for choosing us as your partner in professional growth.TeamGlobal FinTech Academy

Overview

Section 1: Course Introduction

Lecture 1 Blended Finance Course Introduction

Section 2: Introduction to Blended Finance

Lecture 2 Blended Finance Overview

Lecture 3 Multiple Blended Finance Definitions

Section 3: Understanding Key Components

Lecture 4 Concessional Capital in Blended Finance

Lecture 5 Catalytic Capital/Funding in Blended Finance

Lecture 6 A/B Loans and Bonds

Lecture 7 Senior, Junior Debt and Equity in Blended Finance

Lecture 8 Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Blended Finance

Section 4: Blended Finance Structures and Mechanisms

Lecture 9 Blended Finance Mechanics and Structures

Lecture 10 Common Blended Finance Structures

Lecture 11 Multi-layered Blended Finance Fund Structure

Lecture 12 More Types and Structures of Blended Finance (1/2)

Lecture 13 More Types and Structures of Blended Finance (2/2)

Section 5: Quiz Blended Finance Structures

Section 6: Blended Finance and Sustainable Development

Lecture 14 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Lecture 15 Blended Finance and SDGs

Lecture 16 A few Data Points on Blended Finance

Lecture 17 Shift Towards Impact-Oriented Finance in Blended Finance

Section 7: Case Studies in Blended Finance

Lecture 18 Case Study 1: The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Blended Finance

Lecture 19 Case Study 2: The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund Blended Finance

Lecture 20 Case Study 3: USAID’s Development Credit Authority (DCA) Blended Finance

Lecture 21 Case Study 4: Blended Finance for Sustainable Agriculture Fund

Lecture 22 Case Study 5: Solar Microgrid Electrification Initiative Blended Finance

Section 8: Blended Finance Partnerships and Deals

Lecture 23 Key Stakeholders in Blended Finance

Lecture 24 Principles to Structuring Effective Partnerships & Deals

Lecture 25 Step-wise Process for Blended Finance

Lecture 26 Viability and Feasibility Analysis in Blended Finance

Lecture 27 Financial Modeling for Blended Finance Projects

Section 9: Tracking and Evaluating Impact

Lecture 28 Tracking Social Return on Investment (SROI) for Blended Finance

Lecture 29 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Performance-Based Funding

Lecture 30 Revenue Generation and Sustainability in Blended Finance

Lecture 31 Theory of Change in Blended Finance

Section 10: Blended Finance Instruments

Lecture 32 Impact Bonds and Social Impact Instruments in Blended Finance

Lecture 33 Example: A Hypothetical Social Impact Bond

Lecture 34 Development Impact Bond (DIB) and Social Stock Exchange (SSE)

Lecture 35 Social Stock Exchange as a Part of Blended Finance

Lecture 36 Indian Social Stock Exchange: A Case for SSE and DIBs

Section 11: Challenges in Blended Finance

Lecture 37 Challenges in Scaling Blended Finance Projects

Lecture 38 Operational and Governance Issues in Blended Finance

Section 12: Emerging Trends and Technologies

Lecture 39 FinTech for Blended Finance

Lecture 40 Blockchain for Blended Finance

Section 13: Global Context and Players

Lecture 41 PPP Vs Blended Finance

Lecture 42 Top Investors in Blended Finance as per Convergence Website

Section 14: Course end Quiz on Blended Finance

Development Professionals and Policymakers,Investors and Financial Analysts,Social Entrepreneurs and Project Managers,Academics and Researchers,CSR and ESG Managers