In 2023, SIFEM continued to make significant strides toward its mission of fostering sustainable development in emerging markets, with a focus on creating quality jobs, promoting gender equality, advancing climate action, and supporting inclusive economic growth.

SIFEM commits USD 10 million to Ipak Yuli Bank, contributing to the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and supporting the energy transition in Uzbekistan.

We call specialized Impact Consultants interested in assessing SIFEM’s Contribution to the Just Transition Agenda.

SIFEM commits USD 15 million to first close of the Africa-focused climate fund managed by Helios.

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).