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

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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Successful project to support Ukrainian enterprises has been completed

The closing event of the project “Access to Finance and MSME Resilience Support” took place in the Ukrainian capital Kiev at the beginning of October…

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Successful Eastern Caribbean partnership concludes after eight years

German Sparkassenstiftung has successfully concluded the Project for the sustainable transformation of the financial sector through the financial…

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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

Turkey |

Financial Inclusion & Technical Support for Syrian MSMEs and Host Communities

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Thailand |

Climate Smart Lending and Integrated ESG Credit Risk Management Framework for the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) in Thailand

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Azerbaijan |

Risk Radar - Consultancy Services for TA

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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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