CABEI reaffirms its commitment to sustainable finance at international forum held in Costa Rica

San José, November 6, 2025. - Reaffirming its commitment to the sustainable transformation of the regional financial system, the promotion of gender equality and business innovation for the benefit of its member countries, the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) participated in the event "Financial Inclusion and Sustainability" held in Costa Rica and organized by the Deutsche Sparkassenstiftung für Internationale Kooperation (DSIK), a German non-profit organization that promotes financial inclusion in developing countries.

CABEI took part in the panel "Sustainable Microfinance from the Perspective of International Funders" alongside the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the European Union (EU) and presented various initiatives that reflect its commitment to sustainable microfinance and financial inclusion, including Green MSMEs II, a tripartite effort by CABEI, the German government through KfW, and the European Union that drives investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and cleaner production; DINAMICA II, which strengthens the business ecosystem of young and innovative MSMEs through line of credit, seed capital, and technical assistance; and CAMBIO II, developed in conjunction with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to increase the resilience of MSMEs to climate change through access to financial and non-financial services for the adoption of better climate change adaptation measures.

CABEI emphasized that sustainability is a cross-cutting axis of its Institutional Strategy 2025-2029, whose "High Impact Finance" pillar promotes responsible financial solutions that foster inclusive growth, social welfare, and environmental protection. It also underscored the role of its sustainable bonds as a key tool for channeling resources toward projects with a positive impact in the region, with a total of 28 issuances since 2019 for US$5.4 billion, consolidating its regional leadership in green, social, and thematic finances.

The meeting brought together representatives from multilateral organizations, financial institutions, and key players in the regional microfinance ecosystem to discuss the challenges and opportunities for a more sustainable and inclusive economy.