GOPA Blended Finance
We advise financial sectors. We shape development.
GOPA AFC stands as a leading German development consultancy, leveraging 50+ years of deep sector knowledge in agriculture, financial services, climate solutions and water systems throughout developing and emerging markets. As part of GOPA — one of Europe’s leading international cooperation consultancies — we provide strategic advisory services and technical expertise that catalyze sustainable development and economic growth in challenging environments.
Delivering
More
(Impact) With Less (Development Finance)!
Blending Concessional Funding
Public or philanthropic sources
A Closer Look at Our Blended Finance Related Products and Services
With Private Capital Equity investments, local currency loans, credit guarantees, etc.
We use blended finance as a strategic approach that aims to de-risk investments, making them more attractive to private investors, while also achieving social, environmental, and developmental outcomes.
Our products and services:
• Grants management
• First loss capital
• Guarantees
• Technical assistance
Our approaches:
• Patient capital
• Impact orientation
• Catalytically deploying development finance to de-risk capital
Our Focus Aligns with Core Development Priorities
Just Energy Transition Focus on greener solutions and climate resilience
Sustainable Development Placing people and planet at the heart of solutions design
For Development Impact
Social, Environmental & Developmental outcomes
How We Deliver At-Scale Impact
Administering TA Facilities
Project structuring and feasibility
Climate finance
Fostering partnerships
Impact assessment
Investment readiness and match-making
Innovation
Building capacity
Private Sector Engagement
Catalytically mobilzing private capital Inclusion Women, youth, underserved people
Laos: Supporting Climate Friendly Agriculture Through Matching Grants (ADB)
• Facilitating investment in private businesses (matching grants) to upgrade their production capacity and technology and support agricultural production groups (APGs), thus strengthening financial sector capacity for agricultural lending.
Egypt: Empowering MSMEs Through Microfinance and Risk Management (KfW, EU)
• EUR 30 million SME credit line
• Feasibility study, training and risk management instruments
Uganda: Agri-finance Enhancement Programme: Biodiversity Financing Facility (KfW)
• Established a EUR 6 million loan facility for biodiversity investments
• Provided capacity building for financial institutions on biodiversity financing
• Prepared pipelines of investment projects, developing appraisal model and standards for biodiversity friendly investments.
Jordan: Innovative Approaches for the Financial Inclusion of MSMEs (GIZ)
• Strengthening financial intermediaries: Developing innovative financial products for MSMEs
• Regulatory support: Supporting the Central Bank of Jordan in regulating alternative financing, such as leasing and crowdfunding.
Peru: BioInvest – Impact Investments for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity (GIZ)
• Identify and train biodiversity-friendly companies with scalable business models
• Support matchmaking events
• Development of innovative financing mechanisms.
Latin America: Environmental Credit Programme for MSMES II (KfW)
• Design, implement, and monitor the Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF) and select eligible projects
• Analyze and advise on projects and business plans from international financial institutions
Republic of Moldova: Support to the Implementation of the “Fruit Garden of Moldova” Operation (EU)
• Provide wider access to finance via intermediary banks
• Support local entrepreneurs in accessing international trade
• Financial brokerage, sensitise partner banks to lend to horticulture
For more information, please contact: Mehnaz Bhaur, Senior Consultant mehnaz.bhaur@gopa.eu Member of
