Impact Stories

We support development through the private sector in emerging markets and developing economies

FinDev Canada's Development Impact Priorities

Climate and Nature Action

Building low-carbon and climate-resilient and nature-positive economies, including through sustainable infrastructure

Gender Equality

Mainstreaming gender equality in investment activities to support women’s economic empowerment, gender equality, and improve business performance

Market Development

Developing markets to support quality job creation, capital markets, and access to finance as well as products and services that raise living standards and add value to the economy

SDG 8. Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all

193,132
total quality jobs supported
1,260,566
MSMEs financed
SDG 5. Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

86,856
quality jobs for women
367,664
women-owned MSMEs financed
SDG 9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

4,919,498
people received improved access to tools and services
SDG 7. Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy

1,995
GWh of clean energy produced
SDG 13. Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

35%
of total investments in Climate Finance
113,228
tCO2e sequestered emissions

In August 2023, FinDev Canada held a public art exhibit to bring visibility to the opportunities and potential that emerging markets and developing economies bring and challenge traditional perceptions of these markets. The exhibit portrayed the diverse realities of Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Indo-Pacific. To achieve this, we partnered with talented local photographers whose work offers an authentic depiction of our markets and clients.