Vanessa Holcomb Mann

Vanessa Holcomb Mann

Vanessa Holcomb Mann is a senior investment adviser on USAID INVEST, an initiative of the Private Sector Engagement Hub at the U.S. Agency for International Development that mobilizes private capital for better development outcomes.

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Opinion: You don't need to be a finance expert to use 'catalytic funding'

Opinion: You don't need to be a finance expert to use 'catalytic funding'

almost 5 years ago // Development finance

By getting more investors to put money into funds and other vehicles aligned with development objectives, donors can substantially increase their impact. Here's how to consider when "catalytic funding" makes sense.