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The course explores how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and other financial ecosystem players support critical sectors in developing countries, including water and sanitation, climate change, and disruptive technology. Through case studies and practical examples, students will analyze how DFIs finance infrastructure, leverage innovative financial instruments like green bonds, blended finance and support technological innovations to foster sustainable development. The course emphasizes understanding financing instruments such as grants, debt, and equity while reviewing successful and failed projects globally. With a hands-on approach, it builds on prior finance knowledge and prepares students to critically assess DFIs' roles in global development. The course also equips students with practical skills to evaluate financial strategies that address climate challenges, water security, and technological advancements—key topics for professionals entering international finance and development policy sectors.