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Spotting opportunity, then seizing it, is not as easy as some may think. As essayist Mark Twain wrote “I was seldom able to see an opportunity until it had ceased to be one.”
At FinDev Canada, our job – in fact, our mission – is to recognize the opportunity and the potential in private sector companies in select regions of the developing world and to work with them to create win-win-win situations.

2020 marks a significant milestone for FinDev Canada. After closing the year with numerous impactful transactions, new partnerships and a strengthened international brand, there are growing expectations, both at home and abroad, that Canada’s Development Finance Institution (“DFI”) can exceed its original plan and contribute to establishing bolder objectives for DFIs in the future.

Climate change negatively affects the livelihoods of rural women, leading to water scarcity, lower crop yields and increased outbreaks of diseases, but they are often overlooked when addressing the issue

Through our green growth initiatives, we work side-by-side with firms that are developing and implementing climate solutions focused on both mitigation and adaptation

The AIF was a result-oriented event, focused on driving deals, investments and commitments. The Forum’s preliminary numbers account for 45 deals worth over US$32 billion securing investment interest

GIIN CEO and co-founder kicked off the forum by giving an overview of their Roadmap for the Future of Impact investing - a shared plan prioritizing the actions required to transform the financial system into one where all investment decisions incorporate social and environmental factors