WFDFI joins 8th World Congress on Rural and Agricultural Finance
WFDFI and ALIDE Secretary General, Edgardo Alvarez, served as moderator in the session on mechanisms for resilient agrifood systems and participated in the side event on the potential of public development banks for green and inclusive food systems. October, 2025 – The World Federation of Development Finance Institutions (WFDFI) actively participated in the 8th World Congress […]
WFDFI shares its vision on global investment at CIFIT 2025
WFDFI Secretary General, Edgardo Alvarez, emphasized that sustainability is an indispensable condition to ensure long-term financial stability. 15 September, 2025 – The World Federation of Development Finance Institutions (WFDFI) participated in the Future Investment Conference 2025, held on September 7–8 in Xiamen, China, within the framework of the China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT 2025). Co-organized by UNCTAD and […]
Mapping AADFI Member State of Readiness to Access Climate Finance
The study assesses the readiness of African Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to access climate finance. It examines their commitment to the energy transition, challenges in implementing green financing, and the support needed in capacity building and technical assistance. It highlights regulatory barriers, lack of expertise, and limited funding access, recommending capacity strengthening and streamlined accreditation processes.
WFDFI white paper: NDB’s need stronger role in global finance
This paper supports that NDBs must have a seat at the table in shaping the global development finance architecture and achieving the UN SDGs. 27 February, 2025 – A White Paper “National Development Banks: The Unsung Heroes of the Global Development Finance Architecture” was presented by the World Federation of Development Finance Institutions (WFDFI), currently chaired by […]
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
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,
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.
Green finance as a critical lever for delivering sustainable agrifood systems – A global landscape study
Green finance is a critical trigger for this lever in order to meet the globally committed investments in achieving the SDGs, and it is one of the most important levers for promoting sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. Providing environmental benefits through social governance is a function that high-potential, green financial services can play.
The benefits of energy-efficient renovations in commercial buildings
This report highlights the benefits they can bring to SMEs, such as property value and energy savings. It also provides guidance on the most appropriate investments depending on the project objectives, and some best practices to facilitate the retrofit process.
ADFIAP Sustainability Report 2023
The Report covers the economic, social, and
environmental impact of the annual operations of
the ADFIAP Secretariat headquartered in Makati City,
Philippines, and the economic impact of the entire
organization. All financial information are stated in
U.S. dollars and are audited figures from January 1 to
December 31, 2022, unless otherwise stated.