Finance Institutions

A member of the World Bank Group focused on private-sector development in emerging markets.

Institution

IFC supports private-sector development in emerging markets as a member of the World Bank Group. Its work combines investment, the mobilisation of other investors and expertise.

Financing role

Debt and equity financing can support private enterprises and infrastructure, alongside capital mobilised from other institutions and investors.

Infrastructure relevance

Development-finance participation can help connect a viable project with a wider lender and investor base. Understanding the institution’s investment requirements is part of preparing a credible financing proposal.

These profiles describe institutions alongside which our principals have executed. No current engagement, endorsement, mandate or financing commitment is claimed or implied.

The U.S. government’s international investment arm, mobilising private capital for development.

Institution

DFC is a U.S. government agency and its international investment arm. It mobilises private capital to support economic development and U.S. foreign-policy objectives.

Financing role

Its tools include debt and equity investments, guarantees, political risk insurance and project-development support.

Infrastructure relevance

These instruments can address different parts of a project’s financing and risk requirements. Their use depends on the institution’s assessment of the project and the applicable programme requirements.

These profiles describe institutions alongside which our principals have executed. No current engagement, endorsement, mandate or financing commitment is claimed or implied.

The official U.S. export credit agency, supporting exports of American goods and services.

Institution

EXIM is the official export credit agency of the United States. Its role is to support U.S. jobs by facilitating exports of American goods and services.

Financing role

Export credit insurance, working-capital support, loan guarantees and direct loans help address financing gaps for exporters and their overseas buyers.

Infrastructure relevance

For an infrastructure project using U.S. equipment or services, export credit can be relevant to the financing structure. The equipment supply chain and the financing need to be considered together.

These profiles describe institutions alongside which our principals have executed. No current engagement, endorsement, mandate or financing commitment is claimed or implied.

A regional development institution supporting the economic and social development of its borrowing members.

Institution

The Caribbean Development Bank supports economic and social development in its borrowing member countries, with an emphasis on sustainable and inclusive growth.

Financing role

Its work includes mobilising financial resources, supporting public and private investment and providing technical assistance to regional borrowing members.

Infrastructure relevance

Its development work spans sectors including energy, water and sanitation. Regional knowledge and project preparation connect investment requirements with the needs of the countries it serves.

These profiles describe institutions alongside which our principals have executed. No current engagement, endorsement, mandate or financing commitment is claimed or implied.