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Blended finance has a critical role to play in mobilizing private capital to address the growing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) investment gap in emerging markets. Large-scale investments continue to face significant barriers, particularly in climate, energy and natural capital. To help overcome them, Societe Generale has consistently supported...

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Rwanda recently completed two milestone blended finance operations supported by the World Bank Group. Societe Generale backed both these transactions which are expected to play a key role in advancing the country's development strategy.

By Raphael Vialat, Head of Sustainability and Impact Advisory, Asia Pacific at Societe Generale

A EUR 175 million ICIEC‑covered financing supports the Bandırma–Bursa–Yenişehir–Osmaneli High‑Speed Railway project in Türkiye, which will contribute to improve connectivity, transport efficiency and low-carbon mobility. Societe Generale acted as Mandated Lead Arranger and Lender to Türkiye’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance in financing this infrastructure...