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FinDev Canada’s mission to promote a more sustainable and inclusive world through private sector investments in developing countries becomes more relevant than ever amid the COVID-19 crisis, when emerging markets are severely impacted. For that reason, we are committed to support our clients during this crisis, working in partnership with other institutions to bring liquidity to these markets and help them recover from the economic and social consequences of the pandemic.

Articles and Knowledge Base

COVID-19: Supporting Private Sector Resiliency in Emerging and Frontier Markets is Key to a Global Recovery

People and organizations around the world are currently facing the abrupt and exceptional challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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COVID-19: For Investors, Time to Double-Down on Gender Lens Investing

While the virus shows no favourites, we know that the consequences of its spread will be unequally distributed and that women, especially those living in poverty, will bear the greatest burden. 

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2X Challenge and Gender Finance Collaborative response to the COVID-19 pandemic

As DFI-led initiatives with expertise in gender lens investing, we stress that the COVID-19 pandemic has and will continue to disproportionately affect women and girls, and our response to it should take these differences into account.

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Development Finance Institutions Join Forces to Respond to COVID-19 in Developing Countries

The DFI Alliance issued a joint statement to announce they will work together to respond to the COVID-19 global pandemic in developing countries to  support companies impacted by the virus.

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The Way Forward: Keeping A Focus on Environmental and Social Issues Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has focused our attention on a singular issue, the global pandemic, and rightly so.  With the global scale of its current and foreseen consequences, we must acknowledge that this is a crisis and it is our duty to respond to it as swiftly and as effectively as possible.

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FinDev Canada’s Approach to #BuildBackBetter

As the COVID-19 pandemic begins to subside in many countries around the world, and governments transition away from emergency response to longer-term economic stimulus measures, a key question for policy makers is emerging: How can we #BuildBackBetter? How can we turn this crisis into an opportunity?  

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FAQ

Is FinDev Canada still operational?

FinDev Canada is 100% operational. We are leveraging technology to work remotely for the safety of our employees, their families and our community.

How is FinDev Canada supporting clients during this crisis?

FinDev Canada is in regular communication with clients to measure the impact COVID-19 is having on their operations and provide timely, custom support according to their needs.

How is FinDev Canada supporting employees during this crisis?

FinDev Canada, with the guidance of its parent company, Export Development Canada (EDC), has adopted protocols to minimize health risks for our team members & our community, while guaranteeing business continuity for our clients. This includes a remote work schedule, support for operations, and health and safety.

How can I get in touch with FinDev Canada?

The best way to get in touch with us is through our Contact form, which guarantees that your query will be redirected to the department that best suits your needs.

We also encourage you to consult our website, Fact Sheet, Eligibility criteria and FAQ to find answers to some of the most common questions about FinDev Canada. We also have a webinar recording (available in English only) that explains in detail how we operate.