About DFIs

Experts' insights


EDFI is pleased to showcase prominent experts and their perspectives on global development finance topics. Their insights offer refreshing perspectives on our work and the challenges we face.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Chair of the board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

The vital role of DFIs

"Everywhere I go around the world I see young people, men and women, thinking about finding solutions to problems."

Erik Solheim

Executive Director UN Environment

Building on the progress in fighting poverty

"Better policies, private investment and the markets are the most important factors. What we need is more of these things that have proven to work."