A
Strategic use of development finance to mobilize additional commercial capital toward sustainable development.
B
An international financial institution created by multiple countries to promote economic development.
C
Investment from commercial private entities enabled directly by multilateral development institution financing.
D
Assessment of a business showing sufficient risk-return balance to secure commercial financing.
Correct answer: (a) Strategic use of development finance to mobilize additional commercial capital toward sustainable development.
Explanation
Option A is correct because Blended Finance is defined as the strategic use of development finance to mobilize additional commercial capital toward sustainable development. Option D describes bankability, option C describes private capital mobilization, and option B defines a multilateral development bank.
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