NETWORK VOICES: Blended Finance in Action – Unlocking Investment in Fragile Contexts

Network Voices is a series where Convergence (a global network for blended finance) amplifies blended finance opinions and activities from their network. This piece was authored by Juliette Averseng, Associate Partner at KOIS, Charlotte Badenoch, Principal at KOIS and Clara Marköö, Senior Manager at KOIS.

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Joint Belgian Impact Investors ALTERFIN, BIO, BRS, INCOFIN, INPULSE, KAMPANI, and KOIS call for action to respond to COVID-19 in developing countries

Joint Belgian Impact Investors ALTERFIN, BIO, BRS, INCOFIN, INPULSE, KAMPANI, and KOIS call for action to respond to COVID-19 in developing countries

As we slowly recover from the pandemic, Belgian Impact investors wish to issue a call to action. The lockdowns have lead to a loss of income in the informal sector, being the primary source of income in developing countries. We must take action now to cooperate in addressing this crisis. In this context, We call upon all dedicated actors, public or private, to connect with us, to mobilize resources and to join us in our response.

Providing housing to those who fought for us

COVID-19 shed light the struggle many essential workers face to find affordable housing. With social and affordable housing funds, we want to increase the supply of quality housing accessible to such populations.

Inclusio, the first Belgian affordable housing fund, is an example of how private capital can truly have a positive impact in this domain, while generating attractive returns.

Protecting mental health in COVID-19 times

Protecting mental health in COVID-19 times

As nations slowly recover from the pandemic, we must ensure mental health impacts are taken into account. In fact, the effect of augmented stress in past epidemics and natural catastrophes has been proven to have long-term disastrous consequences. In this article, we explore the many underlying reasons for higher stress levels due to COVID-19 and how to approach this from both an individual and public health perspective.

A solar-power gold rush is taking over Africa. How can we ensure hospitals & schools are not left behind?

A solar-power gold rush is taking over Africa. How can we ensure hospitals & schools are not left behind?

Solar energy seems to be the ideal solution to address Africa’s electrification challenge. Yet, while private investments in solar projects and companies are increasing in Sub-Saharan Africa, public facilities such as hospitals, schools or police stations seem to be left out of the current solar gold rush. Can blended finance bring a solution through coordinated public-private partnerships?