Development Finance Institution
Development finance institutions like the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), were formed on the understanding that the private sector has a critical role to play in development. OPIC works to mobilize private sector investment for development and has supported several critical infrastructure projects like power plants and hospitals that require large investments of time and money.
Desenvolve SP is the development finance agency of the Government of the State of São Paulo, dedicated to fostering the growth of businesses and municipalities through accessible and customized credit solutions. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and regional development, the institution provides financing for companies of all sizes and public infrastructure projects — always striving to ensure that entrepreneurs with solid projects don’t miss the opportunity to make them happen due to lack of credit. Linked to the State’s Department of Economic Development, its mission is to turn promising ideas into reality — creating jobs, income, and opportunities throughout São Paulo.
Pak Oman Investment Company Limited (POIC) is a Development Financial Institution (DFI) dedicated to providing corporate banking, SME Finance and investment banking services. The company's core objective is to foster economic growth in both Pakistan and Oman by facilitating industrial development and promoting agro-based industries on a commercial basis. Operating from its headquarters in Karachi, POIC extend its reach through a branch office in Lahore and representative offices in Islamabad, Gwadar, and Muscat. POIC's stable ratings are bolstered by its joint venture shareholding structure, with equal ownership by the Government of Pakistan (GoP) and the Sultanate of Oman.
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) is a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group.
SME Development Finance Corporation Private Limited (SDFC), is the first and only financial institution in the Maldives specialized in providing credit facilities to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
CGC Malaysis aims to assist MSMEs with inadequate or without collateral and track record to obtain credit facilities from financial institutions by providing guarantee cover on such facilities.
The Credit Guarantee Corporation of Papua New Guinea is a credit supplementation institution established to assist SMEs to have access to finance through various guarantee schemes at reasonable costs. CGC provides guarantee to viable SMEs who lack collateral to access credit to grow and contribute to economic development.
Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) is jointly set up by Ministry of MSMEs, Government of India and SIDBI to catalyse flow of institutional credit to MSEs.
The Agency’s objective is to support MSME development in Azerbaijan, strengthen their role in the national economy, increase their competitiveness and contribution to the national development indicators.
Non-for-profit guarantee provider, the YLG provides partial guarantees on loans made by bank and microfinance institutions to MSMEs located in Yemen.
