In recent years, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), traditionally known for implementing donor-funded programs for social and environmental impact around the world, have begun to make a distinctive imprint on the impact investing ecosystem. By leveraging assets unique among other stakeholders in impact investing, INGOs add value that differentiates them from other investors and intermediaries– particularly in the blended finance market.
INGOs have significant value to add in the blended finance market – INGOs are able to de-risk investments, increase access to concessional funds, pilot mechanisms for private capital to scale, lower transaction costs and provide measurement of social outcomes.