In this research report, the co-founders of the Swiss advisory firm Clarmondial AG explore the application of blended finance to assist in facilitating a global transition to sustainable agriculture.
The report takes a deep dive into the various instruments utilized by blended transactions, from equity participation, to debt and guarantees, and their precise usability in the context of agricultural development. Conclusions highlight the importance of testing different blending approaches in a breadth of opportunities and contexts to understand what works, with a particular emphasis on the value of rigorous ex post evaluation.