A crowded field, and how to navigate it: Fragility-focused funds and facilities

One of the clearest shifts in humanitarian innovative finance over the past five years has been the rapid emergence of funds and facilities dedicated to fragile settings. At least 17 such vehicles were identified in a 2026 HIFHUB stock-take. The true total could be higher.
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The 2025 Driving Innovative Finance for Impact (DIFI) Program at IMD Business School offers practical, hands-on learning with a strong focus on case studies and unique insights from guest speakers. You don’t need a project to apply — but if you have one, you’re welcome to submit it. Apply now via the link below. Deadline: 29 August.
Beyond Compliance: Embedding Impact through Innovative Finance

This 2025 report from the World Economic Forum highlights how $185 billion is already mobilised by linking financial rewards to social outcomes. Case studies like South Korea’s social progress credits illustrate how businesses can maintain a competitive edge while addressing societal challenges.