335th Session of the ILO Governing Body

Reference document concerning "Overview of relevant and existing forms of innovative finance mechanisms, related opportunities and risks, and potential for ILO engagement" (GB.335/POL/4)

This note provides background information on innovative finance. It gives details of different existing mechanisms as well as their key principles. A number of examples and some selected models are provided. It should be read in conjunction with document GB.335/POL/4.