U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Scott Nathan will visit Colombo to participate in a launch event for a new DFC investment at the Port of Colombo that will provide critical infrastructure for the South Asian region.
CEO Nathan will also participate in a signing ceremony for DFC’s investment commitment to Citizens Development Business Finance (CDB), which in collaboration with USAID Sri Lanka will promote inclusive lending in Sri Lanka. Additionally, CEO Nathan will meet with leaders from the country’s top commercial and development banks, engage with high-level Sri Lankan government officials, and tour the facilities of DFC clients to see how DFC’s financing is supporting these businesses in achieving development goals.
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. DFC invests across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.
