Making Blended Finance Work for Water and Sanitation
Unlocking Commercial Finance for SDG 6
Investments in water and sanitation are a prerequisite to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular on SDG 6 ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. Blended finance can play an important role in strategically investing development finance to mobilise additional commercial finance needed to fill the current investment gaps. Thus far, however, blended finance has not reached scale in the water and sanitation sector. A greater evidence base is needed to better understand the current applications as well as the potential of blended models in the water and sanitation sector. This publication takes a commercial investment perspective and provides insights into three subsectors: (1) water and sanitation utilities, (2) small-scale off-grid sanitation and (3) multi-purpose water infrastructure and landscape-based approaches. The publication draws out recommendations for policy makers and practitioners to apply and scale innovative blended finance approaches where most appropriate.
Executive Summary
Water-related investments are key for sustainable development and inclusive growth. Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, the dedicated goal on the sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, has spill over effects across the SDG Agenda, including the goals on food security, healthy lives, energy, sustainable cities, sustainable consumption and production, and marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
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