Organisation

Globally oriented

The German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation is the development-policy arm of the Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Its task is to disseminate the successful Sparkasse model across regional borders and around the globe. By enabling people in developing countries and emerging economies to access financial services, it aims to create opportunities that will allow them to leave poverty behind.

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Mission and objective

Think globally, act locally, cooperate internationally

Think globally, act locally, cooperate internationally –promoting financial inclusion the world over

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History

More than 30 years of experience

Major milestones in German Sparkassenstiftung's history at a glance.

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Principles

Collaboration, reliance, practice-oriented solutions

Partnership-based cooperation, Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe’s key success factors, practice-oriented solutions

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News

Sparkasse Schwaben-Bodensee renews Partnership with the German Sparkassenstiftung for Malawi

The German Sparkassenstiftung for international Cooperation (DSIK) signed a partnership agreement on March 24 together with the Reserve Bank of Malawi…

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New Partnership Agreements Albania

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At the German Embassy in Tirana, Albania, two agreements were signed in the presence of the German Ambassador, Karl Bergner. On the one hand, a…

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Financial education in Kosovo: a new partnership and the Stock Market Learning Competition bring theory and practice together

The German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation has signed a new partnership agreement in Kosovo with the Kosovo Banking Association to…

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Kick-off for the 2026 Staff Development Program

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On February 10, new and former participants in the Staff Development Program came together for a virtual exchange of experiences. The Staff…

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Helmut Schleweis
Chairman of the Board, German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation

‘The German Sparkassenstiftung is sharing the German Sparkassen idea – and thus 200 years of experience – with the world. Together with our local partners, we are committed to sustainable business practices, the participation of women in business life, support for refugees and digital transformation. These initiatives create stable economic structures in the Global South and enable people to actively participate in economic and social progress.’

Worldwide projects

Our projects at a glance

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Projects

Uzbekistan |

Support for the reform and modernisation process in the vocational education and training system of Uzbekistan II

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Uganda |

Technical Assistance to Housing Finance Bank in Uganda (EIB Lot 5 East Africa)

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Ethiopia |

Technical Assistance to Zemen Bank in Ethiopia (FWA EIB Lot 5 East Africa)

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Sparkasse: What's different?

The work of German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation is in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Deutsche Sparkassenstiftung für internationale Kooperation e.V.
Simrockstraße 4, 53113 Bonn

Phone: +49 228 9703-0
Fax: +49 228 9703-6613 or -6630

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