This report is prepared in response to a request by the participants of the Carbon Initiative for Development (Ci-Dev) for a desktop study describing donor activities in Low Income Countries (LICs) in Africa and Asia that have elements in common with the Ci-Dev Methodology Work Program (MWP). The scope of the research was broadened during implementation to allow for a review of initiatives that had similarities related to the entire Ci-Dev work program including business models. The intent of broadening the scope was to enhance the value of the report in assisting the CiDev work plan implementation by identifying opportunities to utilize potential synergies and avoid duplication with existing donor activities.