Is Blended Finance Trending in the Ldcs? Perspectives From the Ground

This paper synthesizes findings from four country studies in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to assess the state of blended finance. It reveals that while blended finance is gaining traction for SDG implementation, it has yet to be fully mainstreamed in LDCs due to lack of awareness, definitional consensus, institutional challenges, and capacity deficits. The report highlights existing blended operations, primarily public-private partnerships in infrastructure, and offers policy recommendations for LDCs to leverage its potential while mitigating risks.