The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has approved a total of 22 transactions, amounting to over $697 million, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024.
These investments are poised to make substantial impacts across priority sectors worldwide, ranging from infrastructure enhancement to small business support.
Among the notable projects approved by DFC’s board of directors are initiatives aimed at fortifying critical infrastructure in Africa through a substantial loan to the Africa Finance Corporation.
Additionally, efforts to enhance financial inclusion and digital banking services in Colombia have been greenlit with a significant loan to Nubank Colombia.
The DFC’s commitments extend to empowering small businesses, particularly those led by women, across various regions. Projects such as financing small businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa through SFC Finance Limited and promoting mobility in El Salvador via motorcycle financing demonstrate the corporation’s dedication to fostering economic growth and opportunity.
Moreover, the approval of investments in sustainable agriculture, affordable housing, and technology-enabled solutions underscores DFC’s commitment to addressing pressing global challenges.