Knowledge Hub
The World Federation of Development Financing Institution’s Knowledge Hub (WFDFI_KH) is an online portal that clusters knowledge and resources on development financing across all development intervention areas. It is a free-for all web space where development financing practitioners and enthusiasts could access existing and compelling knowledge products from a wide range of institutions, with diverse structure and procedures, engaged in supporting and promoting development finance and its crosscutting issues in advancing policies, processes, programs, projects and practices for the benefits of their beneficiaries and stakeholders. The two-fold purposes of the WFDFI_KH are shaping and advancing policy and advocacy positions that impact the development of the banking and finance community worldwide and improve DFI capacity, as well as facilitating knowledge management and sharing.
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Principles for Taxonomy Interoperability
5 de November de 2025
The Principles for Taxonomy Interoperability, launched by the Taxonomy Roadmap Initiative at a Pre-COP30 event in São Paulo, guide policymakers in developing sustainable finance taxonomies that are credible and comparable across borders. As over 50 taxonomies exist globally, interoperability is essential to facilitate cross-border investment and efficient capital allocation. The Principles provide common tenets for taxonomy design, governance, and implementation, enabling greater transparency and investor confidence. By fostering alignment between emerging and developed markets, interoperable taxonomies can mobilize the climate finance needed to achieve decarbonization, resilience, and the Paris Agreement goals.
Summary Report of the 2025 Annual Workshop
Climate / Resilience Economic Development / Stability Finance Management Publications Sustainability
1 de October de 2025
The 2025 Annual Workshop of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, celebrated AADFI’s 50th Anniversary under the theme “Joining Forces for a More Sustainable and Greener Future for African DFIs.” Hosted by BNI, CDC-CI, and SGPME, and supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the event gathered over 250 participants from 36 countries, including senior representatives of DFIs, MDBs, and central banks. Discussions focused on scaling up sustainable investments, innovative financing, and partnerships for climate action. The opening ceremony featured addresses from the AfDB and the Ivorian Ministry of Economy and Finance, reaffirming DFIs’ strategic role in advancing Africa’s sustainable development agenda.
Sustainability Proofing under InvestEU: Considerations and Simplification Proposals
10 de September de 2025
This position paper evaluates the InvestEU Sustainability Proofing Guidance after the 2024 mid-term review, incorporating Implementing Partners’ experience. It recognizes progress in harmonizing sustainability standards but highlights disproportionate administrative burdens. The authors propose limiting proofing to material subprojects or corporate level, delegating legal compliance to institutional processes, and raising financial thresholds to EUR 50 million. Other recommendations include increasing the carbon footprint threshold to 100,000 tCO2e per year, providing a non-binding list of adaptation data sources, simplifying the social dimension in robust legal contexts, relying on professional judgment for economic analysis, and removing the annual sustainability report requirement. The paper calls for a constructive technical dialogue with the European Commission.
Sevilla Commitment: Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development
Banks Development DFI’s Transformation Economic Development / Stability Investments MDBs NDBs Policy / Governance Public banks Publications SDGs Sustainability
21 de August de 2025
The Seville Commitment highlights the transformative role of development banks and multilateral organizations in addressing today’s global challenges. Adopted as a guiding framework, it emphasizes the importance of sustainable development, social inclusion, and climate resilience. The document calls on financial institutions to move beyond traditional roles and actively promote innovation, cooperation, and systemic change. By fostering stronger partnerships and mobilizing resources, the Seville Commitment establishes a clear path toward more sustainable and equitable development.
Perception and action of development financial institutions in the international economic situation
Development Economic Development / Stability Finance NDBs Policy / Governance Public banks Publications
4 de July de 2025
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This document presents the results of a survey conducted by ALIDE during its 55th Assembly in 2025, in which senior executives from 23 development finance institutions (DFIs) from Latin America, the Caribbean and other countries analyzed the effects of the current global economic situation. Faced with an international environment marked by uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and external vulnerabilities, DFIs report greater restrictions in accessing financing, negative impacts on their clients and a growing need for regional cooperation. The study highlights ALIDE's key role as a platform for articulation, institutional strengthening and generation of technical knowledge in the region.