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We invite you to join us virtually for the launch of the 5th edition of the State of Blended Finance on __Wednesday, October 27th at 9:00 - 10:00 am EST__. The State of Blended Finance is Convergence’s annual report on blended finance trends, opportunities, and challenges.

This year's report provides an updated analysis of the blended finance market, including blending approaches, sectors, regions and investor trends. For the first time, the report will also include a thematic focus on how to achieve scale in the blended finance market, highlighting key challenges and recommendations. The report will include guest op-eds from prominent stakeholders (e.g. BlackRock, USAID, IFC) in the blended finance market, including development agencies, MDBs and DFIs, think tanks, and private investors.

In the meantime, you can see the last edition of The State of Blended Finance [here](https://www.convergence.finance/blended-finance/2020). 

__Agenda__

9:00-9:05am: Welcome remarks - Joan Larrea, CEO, Convergence

9:05-9:25am: Presentation of key highlights of the report - Convergence Content Team

9:25-9:30am: Q&A

9:30-9:35am: Challenges facing blended finance - Joan Larrea, CEO, Convergence

9:35-10:15am: Panel discussion moderated by Joan Larrea

Panellists:

__Cameron Khosrowshashi__, Senior Investment Advisor, Prosper Africa

__Kruskaia Sierra-Escalante__, Senior Manager, International Finance Corporation (IFC)

__Chinua Azubike__, CEO, InfraCredit Nigeria

__Nancy Lee__, Senior Policy Fellow, Center for Global Development (CGDEV)

__Rael McNally__, Senior Portfolio Manager, Global Renewable Power, BlackRock

10:15-10:25am: Q&A

10:25-10:30am: Closing remarks - Joan Larrea, CEO, Convergence

State of Blended Finance 2021 report launch

5th edition of The State of Blended Finance on __Wednesday, October 27th at 9:00 am EST__. The State of Blended Finance is Convergence’s annual report on blended finance trends, opportunities, and challenges.

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