PAIF Report
2020 Private Asset Impact Fund Report
1 Oct 2020
Quick summary
The inaugural edition analyzed over 150 investment funds targeting emerging and frontier markets with a strong development impact focus.
This report established the foundation for understanding private asset impact funds globally.
Key insights:
Market scope: over 150 funds surveyed across developing markets.
Strong emphasis on microfinance and SME development as primary investment sectors.
Early evidence of ESG and SDG integration within fund strategies.
Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia identified as leading regions for capital allocation.
Publication coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, providing a “pandemic update” on the resilience of private asset impact funds.
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