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What role can loan-based finance play in Africa's infrastructure development?
What role can loan-based finance play in Africa's infrastructure development?
- Providing grants for infrastructure needs
- Promoting fintech innovations
- Supporting innovative financing models
- Funding infrastructure development projects (correct)
How do risk-sharing mechanisms benefit climate finance?
How do risk-sharing mechanisms benefit climate finance?
- Mitigate risks and attract private capital (correct)
- Increase perceived risks of climate projects
- Enhance overall instability of investments
- Reduce the feasibility of projects
What is the main purpose of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) guarantees mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) guarantees mentioned in the text?
- Promote the development of fossil fuel projects
- Attract private investment by increasing risks
- Provide protection against potential losses (correct)
- Offer various types of grants for climate projects
Which of the following initiatives is explicitly mentioned as working to improve access to finance in Africa?
Which of the following initiatives is explicitly mentioned as working to improve access to finance in Africa?
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How do innovative financing models differ from traditional loan-based finance?
How do innovative financing models differ from traditional loan-based finance?
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