Members
Meet our members
EDFI consists of Institutions, established in a Member State of the European Union or in a Member State of the European Free Trade Association (E.F.T.A), which are effectively exercising or planning to undertake activities within the field of development finance for the private sector in countries outside the European Union and which are considered “bilateral institutions”. Collectively, these member institutions employ more than 3,195 investment professionals and support staff (end of 2022), working from headquarters in Europe and 55 overseas offices.
British International Investment (previously CDC) – the UK’s Development Finance Institution, has been a founding member of EDFI since 1992 and it remains an active member following Brexit.
How to become a member ?
Institutions, established in a Member State of the European Union or in a Member State of the European Free Trade Association (E.F.T.A), which are effectively exercising or planning to undertake activities within the field of development finance for the private sector in countries outside the European Union and which are considered “bilateral institutions”, may be admitted as Members. Multilateral institutions are not eligible.
The application to become a Member must be made in writing and addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors. The Members decide on admission by unanimous vote.