Monica Faro
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More press releases
3 July 2025
SDG Outcomes Fund hits USD 100mn target with anchor commitment from the European Union
UBS Optimus Foundation and Bridges Outcomes Partnerships today announced the successful final closing of the SDG Outcomes Fund at the 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Sevilla. Through the new anchor commitment from the European Union, the fund reached its subscription target of USD 100 million. This Luxembourg-based SFDR Article 9 fund is a pioneering blended finance initiative designed to accelerate progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by supporting outcomes-focused programs in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.
30 June 2025
The EIB and the European Commission announce a more flexible guarantee of €5 billion to boost global investments
On the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Commission announced today a new type of guarantee agreement that will provide up to €5 billion to de-risk investments and expand EIB operations outside the European Union (EU). Today's guarantee has the potential to unlock up to €10 billion in funding for critical projects in clean energy, green infrastructure and access to finance for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in partner countries.
27 June 2025
Reinforcing global partnerships for development finance: EIB Group in Seville
The European Investment Bank Group (EIB) President Nadia Calviño, Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle and Andrew McDowell Director General of EIB Global, the group’s specialised arm devoted to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance, will be leading the EIB’s delegation to the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain from Sunday, June 29th until Thursday, July 3rd.