environment hard MCQ

Which of the following is a challenge in scaling up 'Blended Finance' for environmental projects in developing countries?

  1. Excess of concessional capital
  2. Aligning risk-return profiles of public and private investors, and ensuring additionality
  3. Too many bankable projects
  4. Overregulation of financial markets

Answer: Aligning risk-return profiles of public and private investors, and ensuring additionality

Blended finance uses public/concessional funds to de-risk investments and attract private capital; success depends on clear metrics, governance, and demonstrating that public funds enable projects that wouldn't otherwise occur.

Topic Environmental Finance and Investment
Exam Relevance UPSC