SIFEM contributes USD 15 million to the fund allowing it to reach target fund size and supporting infrastructure and climate projects in Colombia and Peru.

SIFEM joins the 2X Challenge, a global initiative to mobilize capital for women’s economic empowerment. Jointly the members are committing USD 20 billion towards women’s economic empowerment over the next 3 years.

The Swiss Parliament unanimously adopted the Federal Act on the Development Finance Corporation SIFEM in its summer session 2024.

SIFEM has committed USD 15M to the SPE Private Equity Fund (SPE PEF III), which has successfully achieved its first close at USD 140M signifying a major step forward in SIFEM’s mission to drive impactful investments across North Africa.

The New Business Age caught up with Jörg Frieden to delve into the Second DFI Mission’s objectives, the exploration of investment opportunities in Nepal by DFIs, and the evolution of their role.

SIFEM provides a USD 8m loan to Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) which serves Bangladesh’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Geoff Burns reached the maximum term, Margarita Aleksieva joins the Board

This comprehensive report encapsulates a landmark year for SIFEM, both in terms of its portfolio and as an organisation.