Green, social, sustainability and sustainability‑linked bonds in developing countries

This paper analyses the rationale for, and challenges to, the scaling of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked (GSSS) bond issuances by public sector actors in developing countries. It serves as an introduction to donors, policymakers and potential GSSS bond issuers interested in the potential of these financial instruments to achieve the global development and climate agendas, and provides recommendations on how donors can support public sector actors to tap into this potential.