This session delves into the realm of risk management and mitigation strategies within innovative blended finance structures, particularly pay-for-success (PFS) instruments. Drawing from the implementation of the Social Success Note (SSN) by Yunus Social Business, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the UBS Optimus Foundation in Uganda, the session intricately compares various PFS structures while spotlighting four key dimensions of risk management: Structuring, Finance and transaction costing, impact measurement, governance & accountability, and the maturity of the investee. Ultimately, the session aims to furnish attendees with practical guidelines on navigating and mitigating risk when conceptualizing PFS instruments.
Enhancing Resilience in Blended Finance Investments
Manasi Parvatikar
Yunus Social Business
Track
Catalytic Philanthropy
Format
Panel (3 speakers)
Speakers
- NameCarli Roth
- TitlePricipal
- OrganizationThe Rockefeller Foundation
- NameTim Neville
- TitleCEO
- OrganizationImpact Water
- NameSteve Hardgrave
- TitleCEO
- OrganizationVarthana
Description
This session delves into the realm of risk management and mitigation strategies within innovative blended finance structures, particularly pay-for-success (PFS) instruments. Drawing from the implementation of the Social Success Note (SSN) by Yunus Social Business, The Rockefeller Foundation, and the UBS Optimus Foundation in Uganda, the session intricately compares various PFS structures while spotlighting four key dimensions of risk management: Structuring, Finance and transaction costing, impact measurement, governance & accountability, and the maturity of the investee. Ultimately, the session aims to furnish attendees with practical guidelines on navigating and mitigating risk when conceptualizing PFS instruments.
