10 years, 100 transactions: DFC’s Portfolio for Impact and Innovation reaches two major milestonesThis year DFC’s Portfolio for Impact and Innovation marks its tenth anniversary and surpasses 100 PI2 transactionsDec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
DFC at 5DFC marked its 5th Anniversary on December 9th, 2024 with partners from the U.S. government, foreign leaders, business executives, and…Dec 18, 2024Dec 18, 2024
‘The Tip of the Spear’: Blinken Among Officials Honoring DFC’s 5 Years of ImpactGovernment and business leaders gathered in Washington to celebrate DFC’s fifth anniversary.Dec 12, 2024Dec 12, 2024
Five takeaways from DFC’s first five yearsDFC marks its first five years with a strong track record of success.Dec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024
Highlighting DFC’s support for small business during Global Entrepreneurship WeekSmall businesses drive economies but many in developing regions lack access to the financial services needed for growth and innovation.Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024
On World Food Day, a look at one DFC investment reducing food waste in Africa10% of the world’s population faces chronic hunger. Expanding access to affordable and nutritious food is a top priority for DFC.Oct 16, 2024Oct 16, 2024
Tracking DFC’s impact against the Sustainable Development GoalsFor the first time this year, DFC published data showing how its investments are advancing development outcomes.Sep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2024
How DFC is addressing urgent global health challenges: A conversation with Nafisa JiwaniFrom strengthening supply chains to local vaccine manufacturing, DFC is forging paths to equitable healthcare worldwide.Jul 31, 2024Jul 31, 2024
2X Challenge Accepted: The Women Leaders Driving Economic Empowerment and ResilienceThis June at the G7 Summit in Italy, world leaders reaffirmed their collective commitment to women’s economic empowerment. As they sign on…Jun 17, 2024Jun 17, 2024
PI2 Report Reveals DFC’s Ability to Deploy Catalytic Capital– Lori Leonard Takes Questions About…DFC is pleased to announce the completion of an independent assessment of DFC’s Portfolio for Impact and Innovation (PI2) across the…May 14, 2024May 14, 2024
DFC joins with DFIs to collaborate on surge financing for health emergenciesWhen COVID-19 presented a global health emergency more than three years ago, it also exposed weaknesses in health financing that led to…Sep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
New DFC report outlines strategy for accelerating impactBy Elizabeth Boggs DavidsenSep 19, 2023Sep 19, 2023
DFC investments strengthen U.S. ties with VietnamWhen President Biden traveled to Vietnam last week, he described a “50-year arc of progress in the relationship between our two nations”…Sep 15, 2023Sep 15, 2023
Tapping international capital markets for a creative approach to West Africa’s housing shortageEarlier this year, a financial institution in West Africa completed a transaction to raise money for mortgage lending across eight…Aug 22, 2023Aug 22, 2023
In Belize, innovative debt-for-nature swap yields tangible progress in conservationTo the more than 200,000 tourists who visit Belize each year, the small Central American country is a marvel of the natural world, with…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
Strengthening Africa’s health manufacturing capacity: A conversation with DFC-supported Aspen…When COVID-19 presented a global health emergency more than three years ago, it exposed many significant supply chain vulnerabilities in…Apr 11, 20231Apr 11, 20231
From refugee to entrepreneur: How DFC financing is helping displaced women in the Middle East gain…Many women around the world face significant financial disparities in terms of accessing paid work, training in financial literacy, and…Mar 29, 2023Mar 29, 2023
Russian invasion one year later: A reflection on DFC’s support for Ukraine and its peopleOne year ago, Russia launched an unprovoked and horrific attack on Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have shown their bravery and resolve in…Feb 28, 2023Feb 28, 2023
Unlocking investment in the Indo-PacificStretching from the west coast of the United States to the west coast of India, the Indo-Pacific is home to more than half of the world’s…Feb 3, 2023Feb 3, 2023
Strengthening DFC’s Partnerships in AfricaAt the U.S. Africa Leaders Summit, DFC announced new investments to build critical infrastructure, expand access to healthcare, and more.Dec 22, 2022Dec 22, 2022
