Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 2:30PM CET
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Join Convergence alongside the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals (WAPPP) for their 'Role of Public Development Banks & Domestic Financial Institutions in Blended Finance PPPs' webinar on September 18.
National Development Banks (NDBs) are key players in long-term infrastructure financing, especially in sectors like energy, transport, agriculture, and MSMEs—areas critical to green transitions.
Owned and mandated by governments, NDBs use public funds and mobilize private and international capital to support national development goals. Unlike commercial banks, they are not solely profit-driven, allowing them to offer long-term, concessional financing for projects that may be too risky for private investors.
With public guarantees and local currency lending, NDBs help reduce project risk and improve bankability. Their strong local presence, policy alignment, and streamlined processes make them well-suited to support smaller, impactful projects and close financing gaps at the local level.
Webinar will explore the following:
- Role of MDBs in supporting National Development Banks in mobilizing capital for infrastructure
- Showcase example of blended finance structure with NDBs and MDBs
- Case studies using commercial and capital markets financial solutions
