Specialising in working with Development Finance Institutions

In addition to our mainstream banking expertise, GBRW offers tailored solutions for Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), and donor agencies.

We support development finance stakeholders in creating and implementing efficient investment or loan assessment processes that integrate social, environmental, and economic impact considerations into project and credit frameworks.

Our team has extensive experience in developing and reviewing financial and private sector development strategies, addressing diverse perspectives such as business climate, industry sectors, value chains, and enterprise development services.

GBRW provides advice to sovereign shareholders and investors on their current and/ or potential participation in various DFI initiatives, membership of MDB’s, and development spending. This includes training and coaching for senior civil servants on the role of development finance stakeholders, the different types of market participant, and how to align participation with government policy goals. We are also regularly requested to produce research and analysis, and to consult and advise on the development policy options open to government.

Sustainable & Development Finance Assignments

ASEAN Green Roadmap

Green Finance Market Assessment in Lao PDR

Local Currency Market Diagnostic Study

Introduction to Sustainable Finance Seminar Series

Assessment of Optimal Structures to Finance the Private Sector by the Caribbean Development Bank

Development of a Sustainable Finance Roadmap for Rwanda

Sustainable & Development Finance News

Mike Coates

GBRW Experts Lead Research on DFI Investment in Frontier Markets

3rd April, 2025

Nate Dickerson

GBRW’s engagement to support the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB)

31st March, 2025

Philippe Belot

Developing a Sustainability-Linked Loans Framework for Piraeus Bank

20th October, 2024

Fergus Clark

Should Shareholders Drive the Sustainable Finance Agenda in Banks?

17th October, 2024

Philippe Belot

LOCAL CURRENCY LENDING: The challenge faced by Multilateral Development Banks

26th March, 2024

GBRW

GBRW Supports Sustainable Finance in Thailand

25th January, 2022