In this module, you will learn why the private sector is an essential partner for achieving the SDGs. You will also learn important  terminology and approaches to building SDG investment project pipelines. The module focuses on UNDP's approach, involving SDG investor maps, identifying enterprises to deliver on investment opportunities, and working with intermediaries.

This module is one of three focused on unlocking private capital and aligning business operations with the SDGs. We recommend that you complete each of the following modules in order:

1. Introduction to Unlocking Private Capital and Aligning Business Operations for the SDGs
2. Unlocking Private Capital: Introduction to SDG Investment Project Pipelines
3. Unlocking Private Capital: Introduction to Accessing Capital for SDG Investment

Additional content related to Unlocking Private Capital includes:

• Aligning Business Operations with the SDGs (a component of the module ‘Introduction to Impact Management and Measurement and Finance Tracking’)
• Supporting an Enabling Policy Environment for SDG Finance (a component of the module ‘Introduction to Integrated National Financing Frameworks and Portfolios’)