This session aims to demystify blended finance and its significance in fostering sustainable development, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Led by Michel Dauguet, an expert in impact investment strategy, the discussion will cover the concept of blended finance, illustrated through real-world case studies from Cambodia. Attendees will gain insights into innovative financing mechanisms that can bridge the financial gaps faced by SMEs, especially those led by women and focused on climate-resilient agriculture. The event is designed for professionals and enthusiasts in impact investing, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange on effective financing strategies that drive social and environmental impact.
Full Address:
ផ្លូវ 330 46A, 120104 ភ្នំពេញ, កម្ពុជា
Start/End date & Time (Local:
2026-04-29 20:00:00
2026-04-29 21:00:00
Organized by:
iDE Innovation Lab
🌟 Join us for the Creative Pills session! 🌟 🚀 Topic: Blended Finance 101 🎙️ Speaker: Michel Dauguet, Impact Investment Strategy Lead at iDE Canada 💬 Speaker Bio/Role: Michel leads iDE’s impact investment strategy, with a specific focus on bridging the "missing middle" financing gap for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). He oversees the design and development of innovative financing mechanisms, such as the SHE Investment Fund, that use revenue-based and blended finance structures to scale climate-resilient agriculture and women-led enterprises. 💬 Topic Brief: This session provides a simple definition and visualization of what Blended Finance is. Michel will illustrate these concepts through four specific past case studies from Cambodia and provide a prospective look at the upcoming SHE Investment Fund. 📅 Date: April 29th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8 PM - 9 PM (GMT+7) 📍 Platform: Google Meet https://meet.google.com/maz-wkjm-aqd Open to all passionate about impact investing, SME growth, and innovative financing solutions for sustainable development. Join us for an insightful discussion on how to leverage blended finance to scale social and environmental impact! Share this with your network! #CreativePills #BlendedFinance #ImpactInvestment #iDECanada #SMEs #ClimateResilientAgriculture #WomenLedEnterprises #Innovation #Cambodia
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