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Call for Proposals: Assessing our Contribution to the Just Transition Agenda

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

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SIFEM contributes to first close of Helios CLEAR Fund

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

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SIFEM invests in Ashmore Andean Fund III

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.

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SIFEM joins the 2X Challenge

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.

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Parliament approves SIFEM Federal Act

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

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SIFEM commits USD 15 million in first close of SPE PEF III fund

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.

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Interview with our Chairman Jörg Frieden about SIFEM’s activities in Nepal

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.

BD Creation is one of Mutual Trust Bank's customers. BD Creation is a leading handicraft manufacturer and exporter in Bangladesh, with a vision to create job opportunities. It focuses on eco-friendly products and has been recognized with the National Export Trophy and CIP status for its contributions to the economy and the handicrafts sector. 

SIFEM invests in Bangladesh’s Mutual Trust Bank

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

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Leadership Transition at SIFEM’s Board of Directors

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

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SIFEM Releases 2023 Business & Financial Report

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

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