Financing the Energy Transition in Emerging Markets: De-risking & Blended Finance Solutions
IPFA Special Interest Group
Emerging markets face steep barriers to private investment in clean energy due to regulatory, currency, and political risk. This group will provide a focused platform to explore how innovative de-risking instruments and blended finance strategies can unlock capital for renewable energy, grid modernization, storage, and clean electrification projects in these markets.
Group objectives
- Analyze real-world de-risked and blended finance energy deals.
- Explore innovative use of guarantees, credit enhancements, FX hedges, and concessional layers.
- Facilitate dialogue among MDBs/DFIs, investors, insurers, regulators, and developers.
- Produce guidance briefs, templates, and checklists for transactions.
- Build member capacity via webinars, workshops, and roundtables.
Interested in chairing this group?
Take on a leadership role by chairing or co-chairing this group, guiding its work and shaping its outputs.
Proposed activities
- Repository of de-risked energy transition projects in emerging markets
- Practical toolkits and guidance notes
- Stronger collaboration across stakeholders
- Improved ability of members to mobilize private capital into emerging market energy projects
Timeline
Group initiated: December 2025
Group to complete: March 2026
Outputs shared: April 2026
This group is still open to new participants who would like to join, submit your interest below.
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