Event Summary - Impact Investing Dialogue in Tokyo

Mobilising Capital for Impact: Bridging the Gap with Financial Innovation

On May 9, 2025, the SDG Impact Finance Initiative (SIFI) co-hosted a high-level event in Tokyo with the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, the Japan Impact-driven Finance Initiative (IDFI), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Speakers included H.E. Roger Dubach (Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan), Hitoshi Hirata (Vice President, JICA), Yuka Ogasawara (IDFI), Guillaume Bonnel (SIFI), and Gautier Queru (Mirova). The discussion explored how catalytic capital can mobilize private investment for sustainable development, and how impact investing in emerging markets can serve as a strategic opportunity for capital allocators. The event highlighted Japan’s growing impact investing ecosystem, the global rise of blended finance, and the role of structured platforms in scaling investment into underserved markets.