DOS AND DON'TS OF BLENDED FINANCE IN AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS THE CASE OF INVESTMENT FUNDS

2026

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1) This investment brief provides practical guidance for public and private investors on leveraging blended finance to bridge the agrifood funding gap in developing countries while balancing development goals and financial viability.
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- Analyzes definitions, mechanisms, and structures of blended investment funds using insights from the FAO Investment Centre, literature, and stakeholder interviews.
- Details key lessons learned regarding investment strategies, fund governance, cost implications of frontier strategies, and stakeholder expectations.
- Outlines actionable dos and don'ts for fund managers and concessional investors to improve capital mobilization and operational efficiency.
3) Tags: blended finance, agrifood systems, investment funds, concessional capital, agricultural development

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