Institut de la Finance Durable and BCG publish a report on catalytic capital to accelerate private sector involvement in development financing
New step for development finance: creating a catalytic capital registry.
Against a backdrop of increasing pressure on public funding and heightened urgency to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), mobilizing private capital is no longer an option: it’s a necessity.
In partnership with the Boston Consulting Group, the Institute for Sustainable Finance has published a new report proposing a concrete, operational solution: the creation of a catalytic capital registry.
This is a centralized platform aimed at facilitating access to concessional finance and stimulating large-scale private investment.
Why it’s important:
Despite the growing role of blended finance in bridging the financing gap for the SDGs – estimated at $4 trillion – current volumes remain far short. A well-designed registry would:
- Increase transparency within the ecosystem,
- Match available capital with high-impact projects,
- Encourage more efficient and targeted mobilization of private capital,
- Encourage better collaboration between public, private and philanthropic players.
It’s a call for cooperation. As private institutions step up their commitment, it’s time to provide them with the right tools to go further.