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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

Nicole Brand takes on the role as the Deputy Managing Director of German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK), effective…

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In a momentous occasion marking the conclusion of a transformative project aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and sustainable development across…

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Helmut Schleweis was unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Board of the German Sparkassenstiftung (DSIK) on April 17, 2024.

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In the run-up to the signing of a new project agreement, a Nepalese delegation visited the headquarters of the German Sparkassenstiftung in Bonn.

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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.’