## Reports and toolkits [View More](#) ## HRI Roadmap for Africa: Mobilizing Finance for Africa’s Frontier Markets This white paper presents the HRI Roadmap for Africa, a collaborative initiative by the World Economic Forum and the African Development Bank to unlock investment in Africa’s frontier markets. It outlines a new approach that brings together governments, investors, and development actors to shift from short-term humanitarian aid toward sustainable, market-driven solutions. By strengthening partnerships, de-risking investments, and building pipelines of investable opportunities, the roadmap aims to mobilize capital at scale and support resilient, inclusive economic growth across the continent. [Read here](https://www.weforum.org/publications/hri-roadmap-for-africa-mobilizing-finance-for-africa-s-frontier-markets/) ## Frontier Markets Impact Meeting 2025 (HRI Partner Days) The World Economic Forum held its second Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) annual gathering on 30-31 October 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, bringing together 70 senior leaders from the development, humanitarian, donor, investor and philanthropic communities. Participants shared ongoing HRI efforts, explored collaboration opportunities and advanced concrete ways to mobilize private investment in frontier markets and strengthen resilience, inclusion and sustainable development. [Read more](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:f1824163-93a0-4a9a-bf6b-5553a460f2c4) ## Featured Content ### HRI Partner Days Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:f6cd4717-f7c6-42f1-ad05-c0f1be5a28c4) ### Mainstreaming Humanitarian Blended Finance Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.rodekors.dk/sites/rodekors.dk/files/2025-04/Humanitarian%20Blended%20Finance%20%28HBF%29%20briefing%20paper%20by%20HIFHUB.pdf) ### Humanitarian Innovative Financing in fragile settings Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://odi.org/en/publications/humanitarian-innovative-financing-in-fragile-settings-taking-stock-and-charting-the-road-ahead/) ### Navigating Humanitarian Impact Finance Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.imd.org/research-knowledge/finance/reports/navigating-humanitarian-impact-finance/) ### Agir en Contextes Fragiles - Financements, Partenariats, Innovations Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.proparco.fr/fr/ressources/secteur-prive-developpement-41-agir-en-contextes-fragiles-financements-partenariats) ### Conflict Sensitivity in Projects: Practical Measures for Private Sector Clients Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61af528eb14c603aa79149d2/t/645a08a13d00766e092893c1/1683622058346/ARIA+Conflict+Tipsheet_01_03_23_FINAL.pdf) ### DFI investments in frontiermarkets: Activities, lessonslearned and approaches tofostering investment Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61af528eb14c603aa79149d2/t/6671b1f7f2683e464d2f63a3/1718727178300/ARIA+-+Foundations+of+Growth-+DFIs_WEB.pdf) ### The Impact of Impact Measurement Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.elea.org/files/content/files/Publications_downloads_EN/elea_Impact_of_Impact_Measurement.pdf) ### DG ECHO Pilot Initiative on Blended Finance for Humanitarian Aid Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/35d1955a-e4e7-11ee-8b2b-01aa75ed71a1/language-en/format-PDF/source-311636003) ### Scaling Investments in Frontier Markets: Unpacking Humanitarian – DFI Partnerships The World Economic Forum’s Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) initiative convened an in-person event on 9 February 2023 in Geneva, Switzerland, with humanitarian organizations, development finance institutions (DFIs) and donors to showcase different application cases and value of humanitarian-DFI partnerships, discuss key challenges preventing or making these partnerships difficult, and identify solutions and action steps to mitigate these challenges. [Read more](https://weforum.box.com/s/rkg00zal43oaqcyqj37mqzsmw7k0rkza) ### New Frontiers in Value Creation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://tideline.com/newfrontiersinvaluecreation/) ### Leaders and Intrapreneurs: Driving Investment in Frontier Markets This white paper highlights best practices from pioneering organizations to unlock investment in frontier markets. It showcases the key actions that took place behind the scenes before four organizations – the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Director General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations, the United Nations World Food Programme and FMO – Entrepreneurial Development Bank – were able to successfully engage in humanitarian and resilience investing. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/whitepapers/leaders-and-intrapreneurs-driving-investment-in-frontier-markets) ### How to Manage Intellectual Property Rights in Humanitarian Innovation Partnerships? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://hip.innovationnorway.com/article/how-to-manage-intellectual-property-rights-in-humanitarian-innovation-partnerships) ### Catalysing Impact - Catalytic Capital in Europe Whitepaper Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.impacteurope.net/sites/www.evpa.ngo/files/publications/EVPA-Catalysing-Impact-2023.pdf) ### Bridging divides: a Guide on Using Catalytic Capital for a Global Just Transition Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.impactinvest.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/catalytic_capital_guide.pdf?_gl=1*6n0vxa*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTIwNzUxNzI0Ny4xNzEyNzczMzM1*_ga_SGZH7ZJGJZ*MTcxMjc3MzMzMy4xLjAuMTcxMjc3MzMzMy4wLjAuMA..) ### The Impact Taskforce State of Play 2023 Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.impact-taskforce.com/media/uhhevie5/itf-report2023.pdf?mc_cid=ed0096132c&mc_eid=af2f53d6c4) ### Cultivating Investment Opportunities in Fragile Contexts: Catalyzing Market-Driven Solutions to Strengthen Community and Economy Resilience When ordering food or beverages to go, customers can opt for a reusable revolv cup. A deposit is placed on the cup, which will be paid back upon return at a drop-off station or to any participating café. Revolv provides users with incentives, including discounts, to opt for a revolv cup [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/reports/cultivating-investment-opportunities-in-fragile-contexts-catalysing-market-driven-solutions-to-strengthen-community-and-economy-resilience) ### What Can Development Finance Institutions Do Better? Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://ecdpm.org/application/files/2416/5779/9213/Financing-Fragile-Contexts-What-Can-Development-Finance-Institutions-Do-Better-ECDPM-Discussion-Paper-321-2022.pdf) ### Accelerating Humanitarian and Resilience Investing Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.bcg.com/publications/2022/accelerating-humanitarian-and-resilience-investing) ### Blended Finance Technical Briefs Primer Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://chemonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Blended-Finance-Technical-Briefs-Primer_Final.pdf) *...and 14 more items* ## HRI Disclosures HRI disclosures are a set of questions used to describe an organization’s operations, impact and scale to private investors in a consistent manner. They enable organizations seeking private capital to share important information with investors through a short document. The disclosures were developed by Dalberg Advisors, in collaboration with CrossBoundary, and the International Rescue Committee and were funded by the United States Agency for International Development.To fill in the disclosures, organizations will share details about their strategy and governance, operations and risk management processes, and the impact and scale of their operations. Watch the webinar with summary findings for the disclosures pilot Download the data disclosures tool Download summary document ## HRI opportunity platform The Humanitarian Investing Opportunity Platform, an interactive web tool (beta version), aims to provide an initial overview of publicly accessible deals and projects to enable investors, development finance institutions, donors, and others to see open and completed humanitarian investing deals and collaborate with others in the space. ## HRI Organisational Readiness self-assessment The tool is designed to help you identify key barriers preventing your organization from engaging in Humanitarian and Resilience Investing (HRI) ). Areas assessed include Mandate, Organizational Support, Systems and Procedures, Resources, and Implementation. If you are interested in taking this self assessment and engage in organisational readiness please contact us on HRI-initiative@weforum.org, and we'll share the digital survey with you.