U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Approves 11 Values-based Investments Totaling Nearly $364 Million to Address Climate Change, Promote Gender Equity, and Improve Healthcare Throughout the Developing World

Excerpt:  “The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Board of Directors has approved $245 million in investments this quarter that address the climate crisis through innovation and climate-smart urban infrastructure and elevate businesses with loans and professional business management practices throughout Africa. In addition, DFC approved several other investments at the Corporation level, bringing total approved projects to nearly $364 million for the quarter. … Investments approved by the Board this quarter include: 1) Improving business management practices while helping companies grow in Africa; 2) Promoting sustainable land management practices and increasing women’s economic empowerment through smallholder inclusion in Indonesia; 3) Advancing the digitalization of Southeast Asia; and 4) Expanding climate-resilient infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East.”