The vast majority of private sector activities funded by the GCF are programmatic in nature. Butthe GCF has not set specific rules regarding what constitutes a program. Although private sector programs are far more prevalent than public sector ones, the proposed policy does not address the specific challenges that private sector programs pose. This briefing offers guidance to strengthen the proposed policy on programmatic approaches to take account of issues specifically arising in the case of private equity financing programs.
This analysis looks at the 26 private sector entities currently accredited with the GCF as implementing entities and the approaches and financial instruments they use for GCF funded climate actions. It highlights significant transparency and accountability deficits with a number of these actors, including with respect to their experience and track record in implementing environmental and social safeguards and gender mandates of the GCF.
This discussion paper contributes to achieving the establishment and operationalization of a Loss and Damage Finance Facility (LDFF) that delivers on the needs of developing countries at speed and scale. It explains why the LDFF is necessary before turning to an analysis of the governing arrangements and core operational functions for the LDFF.
Urbanisation is a defining characteristic of life across the globe in the 21st century. Cities offer many opportunities for different types of people to forge a livelihood and lead a fulfilling social life. The diverse options are taken up in particular by women and people who renounce traditional, binary gender roles and norms and are thus often subject to various kinds of discrimination.
