Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/322571 
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Year of Publication: 
2025
Series/Report no.: 
FERDI Working Paper No. P350
Publisher: 
Fondation pour les études et recherches sur le développement international (FERDI), Clermont-Ferrand
Abstract: 
Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) are government-owned entities that play an increasingly important role in supporting private sector projects in developing countries. This paper synthesizes key findings from the academic and grey literature to provide a comprehensive understanding of DFIs. We structure the discussion around five core questions: the rationale for the existence of DFIs, their operational models, resources and instruments, financial performance, and impact on beneciaries and broader communities. By highlighting both established knowledge and gaps, this synthesis aims to guide policymakers, practitioners, and researchers. The paper concludes by suggesting directions for future research, addressing pressing uncertainties, and advancing the discourse on DFIs' contributions to development finance.
Subjects: 
development finance institutions
business model
impact
developing countries
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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