Pakistan—Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA)

The global Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is a four-year technical assistance programme funded by the U.K. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and contracted by PricewaterhouseCoopers. DAI, as a subcontractor, is delivering the first two phases of the CFA activities in Pakistan by convening a wide variety of stakeholders, including project developers, banks and other finance providers, and government representatives.

Following a successful first phase, DAI is currently delivering Phase II of the CFA in Pakistan. This phase builds on our track record by continuing to convene a wide variety of stakeholders including project developers, financial institutions, and government representatives to bridge the gap between low-carbon projects and investment.

Select Results (CFA I Legacy)

CFA II builds upon the strong foundation laid by the first cohort:

• Portfolio Growth: The programme has supported 22 projects to date.
• Investment Mobilization: These projects represent a collective investment mobilization value of approximately US$40 million, advancing them toward commercial deal making.
• Community Impact: These projects demonstrated clear potential to benefit local communities through pollution abatement, job creation, and improved access to energy.
• Investment Readiness: Support included rigorous needs assessments and financial, technical, and social inclusion analysis, ensuring projects were positioned to attract substantial investment.
• Notable Alumni: Previous cohorts include industry leaders and innovators such as National Foods, Daewoo Express, Shams Power, Davaam Life, and Concept Loop.

Global Context

The CFA operates in 10countries, including Pakistan, Colombia, South Africa, and Vietnam. Globally, more than 200 projects have graduated from the programme, unlocking more than $450 million in investment so far.

To find out more about the CFA, please visit the CFA Global LinkedIn page.