Global Development Impact (2025) is a fascinating exploration of the global development sector — a world where finance meets purpose. The book delves into ESG, sustainable finance, blended and climate finance, structured finance and products, and broader development themes. Written as a narrative set in the United States, it seamlessly integrates investment management, development economics and innovation, policy insights, and cultural reflections, while drawing on real-world case studies from leading development institutions such as The World Bank. At its core, this book reflects my lifelong passion for advancing social finance and making complex financial and policy concepts accessible to diverse audiences worldwide.

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I am Nishant Malhotra, Solo Founder of The Middle Road, an upskilling and thought leadership platform.

I’m excited to introduce my book: Global Development Impact!

Are you curious about social financing innovations in the development sector? Do you want a quick yet powerful overview of sustainable investing, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable finance? This book highlights selected pivotal milestones and impactful policies that are reshaping the international development landscape for the better.

Interested in results-based financing? Want to understand complex investment products within the global development sector? Need an introduction to how structured finance plays a crucial role in global development? Curious about the importance of blended finance in driving concessional finance through public-private partnerships? Are you familiar with the economics behind #carbonpricing and its global implementation?

Packed with insights, real-world examples, and simplified concepts, this book helps you navigate the world of #socialfinance. It dives deep into transformative tools and changemakers — from impact investing to sustainable bonds — all woven into a fictional, feel-good story set in America. The narrative blend’s themes of love, friendship, art, and culture with the realities of innovation and sustainable finance. Filled with real-life case studies, milestone policies, and interactive quizzes, this book makes learning engaging and actionable.

It is available on Notion Press, Amazon, and Flipkart.

Reach out to me via WhatsApp at +91-9923266222 or email at nishant@themiddleroad.org.

Join Nishant Malhotra on a journey through the economic landscapes and historical narratives of two global giants: the United States and China. This unique episode of The Middle Road serves as both a wrap-up to 2024 and an introduction to 2025, combining discussions on economics and the captivating history of significant figures like Alexander Hamilton and Benjamin Franklin from America, along with Venerable Hongzong and Emperor Taizong from the Tang Dynasty of China.

Explore the contrasting economic needs of these two nations, with the US focusing on supply-side economics and the importance of infrastructure, while China seeks to boost demand through significant economic stimulus. Gain insights into Hamilton's and Franklin's monumental contributions to American history and learn about the cultural and historical preservation efforts led by Huang Zong in China.

This episode not only highlights the intertwining of history and economics but also delves into the roles of development actors like the IFC Startup Catalyst in promoting global entrepreneurship and development. Tune in to deepen your understanding of the past, present, and future trajectories of these leading world economies.