What is Blended Finance and how does it work? | IBFC MasterClass #1

This session aims to showcase how and why is Blended Finance a powerful tool for social impact. The different types and structures of blended finance instruments are discussed with practical examples of what are the important prerequisites for a transaction. Innovative solutions like SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended Finance Facility are using blended financing solutions, combined with in-depth market intelligence, to back innovators and entrepreneurs through their critical stages of growth, maximizing their efforts towards building an inclusive healthcare system for India. Speakers: Mr. Himanshu Sikka, Project Director, SAMRIDH Healthcare Blended finance Facility and Chief Strategy & Diversification officer, IPE Global --- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Impact Investors Council (IIC) announced the launch of a multistakeholder initiative, the India Blended Finance Collaborative (IBFC), which will work with a diverse base of commercial, philanthropic, and public stakeholders to discuss, improve and increase the use of blended finance approaches to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. The IBFC will serve as a forum to share views and research about the principles, techniques, and applications of blended finance. In addition, the IBFC will publicly showcase the opportunity for blended finance to make a positive social impact through innovation and collaboration. Read the Blended Finance Bulletin here: www.blendedfinanceindia.org Catch the recordings of the complete event here:    • India Blended Finance Collaborative Master...   #ImpactInvesting #impactinvestors #blendedfinance #investing