SOLIDARITY LEVIES AIM TO SHARE THE BENEFITS OF
GLOBALISATION
This mechanism involves a surcharge on a major economic activity, enacted by a government and earmarked for a specific cause. For example, an air ticket levy has raised billions for UNITAID.
OUR MISSION
WHAT WE DO
IFF works to improve the lives of people around the world by structuring innovative financing mechanisms and collaborations that leverage entrepreneurship, development assistance, philanthropy and private investment.
FEATURED WORK
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COLLABORATION WITH UNITED NATIONS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
We join forces with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) to scale-up private investment in underserved regions and explore new cooperation models.
Under our strategic partnership agreement, joint activities include deal sourcing, feasibility studies, financial structuring, co-investing and risk management.
INVESTING IN ZANZIBAR SEAWEED FARMERS
In cooperation with the Zanzibar Seaweed Company (ZASCO), we lead a public-private partnership to produce high-value seaweed products for the international market.
Our modern R&D laboratory and production facility will move Zanzibar seaweed products up the value chain and improve the livelihoods of local communities, in particular women.
KORLE LAGOON CLEAN-UP & DEVELOPMENT
In cooperation with the Government and local Chiefs, our mandate is to structure investment in the rehabilitation and development of the Korle Lagoon in Ghana's capital Accra.
The project represents a bold vision for sustainable waterfront development of the once beautiful lagoon, creating jobs and improving livelihoods.
NEW MODELS TO DEAL WITH GROWING WASTE
Globally, only a small part of waste is recovered or recycled, yet investment in new technologies and systems for integrated waste management faces major barriers.
We are working on the up-take of cutting-edge technologies and business processes capable of transforming waste management for a cleaner and healthier environment.
CLIMATE LOSS AND DAMAGE FUND
The Loss and Damage Fund, adopted by the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), intends to provide financial relief to the most vulnerable nations.
We contributed expertise for the design and operationalisation of the Fund with the "Synthesis Report on Existing Fund Arrangements and Innovative Sources Relevant to Addressing Loss and Damage".
DEBT SWAPS FOR SOCIAL INVESTMETNS
The debt issue is back on the international agenda and for good reason: In 2022, developing countries spent USD 443.5 billion to service public debt - double the amount spent on social services.
With support from the Rockefeller Foundation, we contributed expertise to the G20 on structuring and implementing debt swaps in the report "Debt Swaps for Health".
INVESTING IN EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY
Consumers, companies and regulators are interested in the sustainability of materials in supply chains and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems have proven effective.
We work with innovators on up-take of digital tools capable of seamless material and products tracking throughout supply chains.
IFF at the Council on Foreign Relations.
HOW WE WORK
We provide specialised financial structuring expertise, resource and networks to those interested in achieving tangible development impact through innovations in:
ECONOMICS
BUSINESS PROCESSES
TECHNOLOGY
POLICY
FINANCE
DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION
STRUCTURING INNOVATIVE FINANCE
Blended Capital
Impact Funds
Social Impact Bonds
Guarantees
Insurance
Debt Conversions
Solidarity Levies
Advanced Market Commitments
Cause Marketing
CSR and ESG
Let's Work Together.
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