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.
Established by the government, Development Bank has been a trusted partner to Oman’s business community since 1976. We offer tailored financial solutions for every stage of growth, from start-ups looking for seed capital to established companies ready to expand.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Main financing agent for development in Brazil. BNDES works to expand the industry, agriculture and infrastructure. It also supports SMEs, technological innovation, sustainable socio-environmental development.
State owned development bank mandated to contribute to the development of Namibia, and the socio-economic wellbeing of its citizens with the aim of being an exceptional agent of economic development.
Karandaaz promotes access to finance for micro, small and medium-sized businesses in Pakistan through an investement platform and financial inclusion for individuals by employing technology-enabled solutions.
Regulatory body for overall licensing and regulation of MSMEs in India. It provides refinance facilities to financial institutions and term lending and working capital finance to the MSME sector.
