UN Organizations in charge: UNDP, UNICEF
Thematic Bonds are fixed-income securities that can be issued by public and private entities with aim to facilitate environmental and social solutions. The funds obtained through these instruments are channeled towards projects under specific investment themes-such as climate change, health, and education – which contribute towards the acceleration of Sustainable Development Goals achievement. The UN Joint Programme aims to leverage up to USD 4.5 billion the use of thematic debt instruments. Including:
- SDG/Sustainability Bond
- Blue Bond/ Green Sukuk
- Municipal Bond
Key Activities:
- Assist in the pre-issuance stage of the national and subnational-level thematic bonds, particularly in the bond's framework development and external review process as well as project pipelines evaluation and selection.
- Assist in the post-issuance stage of the national and subnational-level thematic bonds, particularly in the bond's allocation and impact report development as well as its verification process.
- Provide capacity building and institutional strengthening as well as facilitate knowledge sharing and exchange for key stakeholders
- Advocating for equitable child sensitive financial policies through the development of budget briefs and enhancing stronger collaboration with governments to enhance Public Financial Management for Children (PF4C).