28 June 2024
EDFI, the Association of bilateral European Development Finance Institutions, was founded in 1992 and currently represents 15 member institutions. In addition to support members to implement their vision, EDFI serves to inform the public and government stakeholders about their role and contribution to development.
Mission
EDFI member institutions are focused on the development of private sector enterprises and operate in developing countries and emerging economies. They are mandated by their governments to contribute to the SDGs by creating jobs, boosting growth, fighting poverty and climate change. Although EDFI members have slightly different mandates and strategies, they are guided by a common ambition: “To improve people’s lives – for current and future generations – in countries where the need is the strongest, through the engine of private sector growth.”
Vision shared by European DFIs
A world where the private sector offers people in low- and middle-income countries opportunities for decent work and improved lives, and where private investment flows are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Mission of the EDFI Association
To promote the joint interests of the members, inform policy, and drive innovation in industry standards.
Core values of our industry
EDFI consists of Institutions, established in a Member State of the European Union or in a Member State of the European Free Trade Association (E.F.T.A), which are effectively exercising or planning to undertake activities within the field of development finance for the private sector in countries outside the European Union and which are considered “bilateral institutions”. Collectively, these member institutions employ more than 3,195 investment professionals and support staff (end of 2022), working from headquarters in Europe and 55 overseas offices.
Members
