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HQ office : Geneva, Switzerland
ADDRESS : SIFEM AG, Rue de l’Arquebuse 12,,
1204 Geneva, Switzerland
WEBSITE : http://www.sifem.ch

SIFEMSwitzerland

The Development Finance Institution of Switzerland

SIFEM stands for ‘Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets’ and was established in 2011 as a private limited company (AG) fully owned by the Swiss Confederation. It is an integral part of Switzerland’s International Cooperation Strategy. Mandated by the Swiss Federal Council, it provides long-term financing through local financial intermediaries to small and medium-sized enterprises in developing countries. Its overarching goal is to reduce poverty and foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies.

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Key Figures

Key numbers (end of 2022)

Investments

€89 million

in new annual commitments to 7 projects

€859 million

in total portfolio of 98 projects

€696 million

in investment funds

Financial instruments

73%

equity and quasi equity

27%

loans

Investment focus

SIFEM invests in countries of the OECD-DAC list, while at least 60% of the investments must be allocated to priority countries as defined by the Swiss Cooperation Strategy. It prioritizes investments in sectors vital for economic development, focusing on those with the capacity to generate and sustain significant job opportunities, provide inclusive goods and services, and contribute to climate change mitigation or adaptation.

Staff

8

employees

Mandated by

Swiss Federal Council