FFD4: ECAs formally recognised in Sevilla Commitment as important catalysts towards sustainable development goals

FFD4: ECAs formally recognised in Sevilla Commitment as important catalysts for private capital mobilisation towards sustainable development goals

Seville 3^rd July 2025 – At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), the UN-adopted outcome document—the Compromiso de Sevilla formally acknowledges the critical role of official export credit agencies (ECAs) in the context of private capital mobilisation for sustainable economic development.

This is an important recognition of the significant impact ECAs deliver financing the real economy in destination markets, crowding in private lenders, de-risking and reducing the cost of capital for critical investments, as well as guiding structural change towards sustainable economic development including through support for climate finance.

The Berne Union attended FFD4 as co-organiser of a side event on 'enhancing de-risking mechanisms for sustainable development', and has published a new report on the sustainable development impact of export credit and investment insurance. 

Also this week in Seville was the official launch of the ITFA-led Trade Finance 'Conference of Parties' where the Berne Union joined as a member of the initial TF COP Task Force.