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

Sustainable energy and financial inclusion: The first DSIK project partnership in Brazil

The German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation (DSIK) recently launched its first project partnership in Brazil, a country with a…

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New year, new initiatives: Strengthening ESG in Ethiopia’s financial sector

In 2026, the German Sparkassenstiftung will launch a new partnership with Abay Bank S.C. in Ethiopia to strengthen ESG standards in the financial…

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Start of a new project in Colombia

On July 25th 2025, the new project “Progreso y Finanzas para Colombia” (Progress and Finance for Colombia) was officially launched. The initiative of…

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German Sparkassenstiftung publishes image brochure

The new image brochure of the German Sparkassenstiftung (DSIK) offers a comprehensive insight into the diverse projects and initiatives of DSIK, which…

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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

Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Ukraine |

Regional project on the sustainable transformation of the financial sectors of the countries Albania, Armenia, Georgia, Kosovo, Rep. Moldova, Ukraine

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Colombia |

Pacifico Integra - Economic participation of internally displaced women, LGBTIQ persons, and women from host communities in Colombia

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Ghana |

Support for local training providers in Ghana

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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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