Why Europe’s support for local currency lending is crucial to stronger partnerships with the Global South
In this brief, the author analyse the European financial institutions efforts to enhance local currency lending and risk hedging, and call for a strategic approach that aligns with the EU’s development, economic and geostrategic interests. The EU should view local currency financing as a strategic opportunity to strengthen its relationship with countries in the Global South and foster mutually beneficial partnerships
Unlocking capital: Towards a European approach to mobilising institutional investors
This brief highlights the EU’s growing reliance on private capital to help bridge the $4.2 trillion annual Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) financing gap. With limited official development assistance, institutional investors, managing over $100 trillion in assets, are seen as crucial to closing this gap.
Climate financing in Latin America and the Caribbean How are public development banks supporting the climate transition?
This paper begins by providing an overview of climate risks in Latin American and Caribbean countries, using the EIB’s country climate risk scores. This introduction is followed by an assessment of the region’s climate investment needs and potential sources of financing, in the current macroeconomic and fiscal context. The role of public development banks in the region, their current contribution to climate risk mitigation and the results of the survey conducted are described. The last section presents the main findings and policy recommendations.
Estimating Investment Needs for the Power Sector in Africa 2023-2030 – Africa Report
This study is a contribution to the ongoing discussion on the costs and implications of addressing the two fundamental energy challenges facing the African continent, namely achieving universal access to electricity in line with Sustainable Development Goal number 7 and expanding power systems to support economic growth without getting locked into a high-emissions pathway.
Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean: Advancing Together in an Evolving World
This report reviews the latest trends in trade and investment and highlights the potential for Korea and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to unlock new opportunities in food and energy security, as well as climate resilience,
African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) Annual Performance Survey 2023
The African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) Annual Performance Survey provides information on the status of African DFIs’ operations. The biannual performance survey measures African DFIs’ performance based on set indicators. The 2023 report is the second edition, based on the 2022 figures. Cross-sectional data from primary sources was used for the survey.
ADFI Summary Report of the 2024 Annual Workshop
The 2024 Annual Workshop of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI) was held on the theme “A practical road map for African DFIs in accessing green funds” on May 27, 2024,
The workshop’s main objectives were to enhance African development finance institutions’ role in mobilizing green finance, update and expand their knowledge and operational methods for accessing green funds, and encourage peer learning and experience sharing.
Agribusiness incubation and acceleration landscape in Africa
This report aims at providing an overview of the agribusiness incubation and acceleration landscape in Africa. The study is a joint effort between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Agripreneurship Alliance.
Net-Zero Banking Alliance Disclosure Checklist
The Guidelines are designed to support Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) member banks in setting Scope 3 Category 15 emissions targets as defined by the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol). While members have committed to achieving net-zero in their own operational emissions (Scopes 1, 2, and non-Category 15 Scope 3),
Harvesting resilience: Leveraging finance for food security and climate resilience
Leveraging finance can be a catalyst for a menu of possible solutions. Targeted sustainable finance instruments can unlock the widespread adoption of state-of-the-art agricultural technologies, innovative value chain processes, and eco-inclusive farming methodologies in the GCC and across global value chains. This research explores these solutions through the lens of financial institutions, offering recommendations on policy, finance, and agribusiness levels to enhance food security, address climate change, and promote water sustainability.