Blended Finance for State-Led Decarbonization

Esther Choi () and Soh Young In ()
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Esther Choi: Stanford University
Soh Young In: Stanford University

Chapter Chapter 6 in Settling Climate Accounts, 2021, pp 93-120 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Blended finance has gained traction in recent years as a promising solution to bridge the funding gap in transitioning to a decarbonized economy. Yet, there exists little guidance and knowledge on the “how” of this approach, especially in specific country contexts. This chapter examines the Republic of Korea as a case study and the government’s efforts to trigger the introduction and institutionalization of green finance for decarbonizing its economy. Focusing on the design of incentives and institutions by the public sector to manage risks and catalyze private capital, we highlight necessary conditions for the successful application of blended finance. First, consensus building between public and private investors can facilitate harmonizing and internalizing the concept and practice of green finance. Second, designating a dedicated coordinating agency for green finance activities can reduce fragmentation and promote the efficient allocation of capital in the economy. Third, instituting stringent reporting standards and monitoring and evaluation frameworks can ensure climate finance is allocated to impactful projects and sectors. Lastly, climate-related sectors, such as energy, should be structurally conducive to private investment and activities. A state-led approach may be rapid in execution, but it should also be accompanied by these four measures to direct private finance towards green investments and to scale its impact.

Keywords: Blended finance; green growth; Green New Deal; green finance; public policy; Asian development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-83650-4_6

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