CAF joins the SME Finance Forum to further improve financing mechanisms for local SMEs

“When we started in 2012, we were in an exploratory phase for the first few years. Since 2016, we’ve been implementing our mission to build a global membership to support better SME financing, and since then, we’ve established a network with over 220 active member institutions, which operate in over 190 countries sharing the common purpose of helping under-served enterprises. We are delighted to welcome CAF to further grow our mission.” said Matthew Gamser, CEO of the SME Finance Forum.

CAF is diligently promoting a sustainable development model through credit, non-refundable resources, and support in the technical and financial structuring of projects in Latin America. This development bank also provides sustainable finance and supports the modernization of institutions in the whole region to optimize the long-term development of Latin America and enhance the quality of vulnerable population's life.

“We are convinced that our work is a means to improve the quality of life for Latin American people. Thus, we constantly try to generate more adequate financing mechanisms for local SMEs and promote the exchange of knowledge at a global level. We believe that being part of the SME Finance Forum enables us to further achieve this goal,” said Jorge Arbache, Vice President of Private Sector at CAF. 

About SME Finance Forum The SME Finance Forum was established by the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI) in 2012 as a knowledge center for data, research, and best practice in promoting SME finance. As an implementing partner for the GPFI, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) was tasked with managing the initiative.

To see all SME Finance Forum members, please visit: https://www.smefinanceforum.org/members/member-list