There is abundant evidence from literature showing how the rise of trade has led to a decrease in global poverty (World Development Report, 2020). Trade, as a driver of sustainable economic growth, contribute to the achievement of Goal 1, which focuses on ending poverty in all its forms.

SDG 2 calls for ending hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030, while doubling the agricultural productivity and income of small-scale food producers. ITFC support farmer’s incomes by providing pre-export financing in the agriculture sector and supports member countries’ food security by financing the import of essential commodities.

SDG 3 aims, among other targets, to strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks. ITFC supports member countries to acquire critical medical equipment and medicines (PPE, vaccines) to enhance their pandemic readiness.

Goal 7 calls for ensuring universal access to affordable, energy services and increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. ITFC ensure the sustainable supply of energy inputs for member countries and support their efforts to enhance their energy mix.

Trade fuels economic growth and most member countries aim for an export-led growth. ITFC strategic focus is to contribute to the economic diversification of its member countries (Target 8.2) and increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries (Target 8.A).

ITFC supports the private sector, in particular SMEs, through lines of financing, therefore increasing the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets (Target 9.3)

ITFC’s vision is to be recognized as a catalyst, network builder and facilitator of trade. The Corporation contributes to the fill the SDG financing gap through mobilizing financial resources for developing countries from multiple sources (Target 17.3). For every US$ 5 approved by ITFC, US$ 4 are mobilized from external resources (SDG 17.3).