Development Finance: the Ibsa Fund and Development Impact Bonds

This case study examines the role of the IBSA Fund and Development Impact Bonds (DIBs) within the broader landscape of development finance. It highlights how these mechanisms facilitate international development cooperation and multi-stakeholder partnerships, particularly in the context of India–Africa relations concerning food security and capacity building. The authors analyse how the IBSA Fund and DIBs contribute to mobilizing resources and achieving development outcomes through innovative financing models.