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Unlocking Development Finance Through Credit Insurance
03/16/2026
Unlocking Development Finance Through Credit Insurance
Risk is often what stands between small businesses in emerging markets and the capital they need to grow. In this episode of IFC Trendlines, Mahfuza Afroz, IFC's Global Head of Credit Insurance, Syndicated Loans and Mobilization, sits down with Daniel Riordan, Head of Political Risk, Credit & Surety at - one of the world's largest insurance groups - to explore how credit insurance is reshaping development finance. IFC's latest Managed Co-Lending Portfolio Program (MCPP) for credit insurers is a $6 billion facility backed by 19 global insurers. Daniel shares what drew MSIG USA to the program as a first-time participant, and how such partnerships facilitate capital flows to small businesses in emerging markets. Show Notes: Learn More About... The IFC's at IFC Listen & Subscribe Stay up to date with the latest trends shaping emerging markets and development finance: Subscribe to the podcast: | Sign up for the IFC Trendlines Newsletter: Listen to all episodes: Contact Us: Email: Website: Twitter: LinkedIn:
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