The [SDG Impact Finance Initiative](http://www.sdgimpactfinance.org/) aims to advance measurable progress in developing countries towards the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by mobilizing new capital through innovative finance solutions and collaboration between public and private partners. Launched by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), UBS Optimus Foundation, Credit Suisse Foundation, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Initiative seeks to raise CHF 100 million in donations to unlock up to CHF 1 billion in capital towards the SDGs by 2030.  

The three core objectives are to:

1. __Support the design and development__ of innovative financial solutions supporting the SDGs through grant and seed funding, community building, and collaboration.
2. __Scale and mainstream__ impact investment solutions to accelerate measurable progress in developing countries towards the SDGs by mobilizing additional capital and strengthening underlying portfolio companies.
3. __Strengthen the ecosystem__, contribute to improved framework conditions and promote quality impact management practices to enhance impact investment flows. 

Convergence is the implementing partner for parts of the Initiative.

The Initiative [launched](https://www.convergence.finance/news-and-events/news/au2p2sZZKQSJDe6gciARW/view) its first call for proposals in March 2022. Learn more about the [SDG Impact Finance Initiative Design Funding Window](https://www.convergence.finance/design-funding/open-window/sdg-impact-finance-initiative-design-funding-window). 

Visit the SDG Finance Initiative [website](http://www.sdgimpactfinance.org/) to learn more. 


The SDG Impact Finance Initiative aims to advance measurable progress in developing countries towards the achievement of the SDGs by mobilizing new capital through innovative finance solutions and collaboration between public and private partners. Launched by Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), UBS Optimus Foundation, Credit Suisse Foundation, and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Initiative seeks to raise CHF 100 million in donations to unlock up to CHF 1 billion in capital towards the SDGs by 2030.  

The Tri Hita Karana (THK) Roadmap for Blended Finance is an international unifying framework for mobilizing additional investment for the SDGs in developing countries, launched by the Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) along with partners such as Convergence, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and many others. For more information on the THK Roadmap for Blended Finance, please visit the OECD website [here](https://www.oecd.org/dac/financing-sustainable-development/development-finance-topics/tri-hita-karana-roadmap-for-blended-finance.htm).

The Tri Hita Karana (THK) Roadmap for Blended Finance is an international unifying framework for mobilizing additional investment for the SDGs in developing countries, launched by the Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development (OECD) along with partners such as Convergence, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and many others. For more information on the THK Roadmap for Blended Finance, please visit the OECD website here.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Convergence have established a group of development-focused organizations to collaborate on blended finance vehicles that can mobilise private investment at scale to Climate and Environment projects aligned to the Paris Agreement, COP 26 and the SDGs. The Climate Blended Finance Working Group will (i) develop and distribute relevant research on blended finance for climate solutions and (ii) seek to identify and support a series of blended finance vehicles that can achieve climate mitigation/adaptation objectives and mobilize private sector investment at scale.

USAID and Convergence have convened a group of development-focused organizations to collaborate on “scale” blended finance vehicles. The Working Group will seek to identify and support a series of blended finance vehicles that can achieve scale. The Working Group will comprise Ministries, development agencies, and philanthropic foundations prepared to consider allocating catalytic (i.e., concessional) capital to blended finance solutions across a range of sectors.

Special Initiatives

In partnership with select donors and funders, Convergence hosts various special initiatives to advance the field of blended finance.

Current

The SDG Impact Finance Initiative

Scale Blended Finance

Past

Tri Hita Karana Roadmap for Blended Finance

COP 26 Blended Finance Platform