Case Studies
Practical examples of how we help our partners solve complex challenges in climate finance and development.
ICRC Humanitarian Impact Bond (DRC, Mali, Nigeria)
Stakeholders:
Objective:
Build and operate physical rehabilitation centers in post-conflict zones
Duration:
5 years (2017–2022)
Funding:
CHF 26M (~USD $27M)
Outcomes:
- +80% efficiency increase of centers
- 3,600+ people served during bond period
- ~40,000 expected over center lifetimes
- Up to 7% IRR for investors
Refugee Development Impact Bond (Lebanon)
Stakeholders:
Objective:
Support refugee and host communities to build livelihoods
Duration:
4 years (2021–2025)
Funding:
€9.8M
Outcomes:
- 4,380 trained individuals
2,560 microenterprises created - 17% increase in household consumption
- Up to 5.1% annual return
Menstrual Health Development Impact Bond (Ethiopia)
Stakeholders:
Objective:
Improve menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) for women and girls
Duration:
3 years (2022–2024)
Funding:
€3M (outcome-based)
Outcomes:
- Improved mobility and MHH infrastructure
- Enhanced community knowledge
- High voucher redemption for sanitary pads
- Up to 5.1% IRR
Preschool Education Social Impact Bond (Uzbekistan)
Stakeholders:
Objective:
Improve preschool enrollment and quality in urban private preschools
Duration:
2 years
Funding:
USD $10M
Outcomes:
- 14,000+ children reached across ~140 schools
- 25% from disadvantaged groups; 50% of schools in lagging regions
- Tracked enrolment, attendance, and quality standards
Refugee Livelihoods Development Impact Bond (Middle East)
Stakeholders:
Objective:
Support Syrian refugees and host communities with skills and business creation
Duration:
4 years
Funding:
USD $13.5M
Outcomes:
- 4,400 individuals benefited (50% refugees, 80% women)
- Focused on sustainable microenterprises and increased household income
- Returns linked to post-launch business sustainability
Family Support Development Impact Bond (Indonesia)
Objective:
Prevent parent-child separation through family strengthening services
Duration:
3 years
Funding:
In development
Outcomes:
- ~12,800 children supported; 6,400+ families empowered
- Targets reductions in child institutionalization, increased resilience, and school attendance