KfWs
KfW, short for Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, is a German state-owned development bank and the core of the KfW Group. Founded in 1948 to support postwar reconstruction, its mandate has broadened to encompass domestic economic development, housing, energy efficiency, climate protection, and international development finance. The institution operates as a public policy bank, using financial instruments to promote social and economic objectives.
The KfW Group comprises the main lending arms and key subsidiaries. KfW Bank handles domestic lending programs,
Financing and operations: KfW raises funds mainly by issuing bonds on capital markets, complemented by state
Impact and governance: As one of Europe’s largest public development banks by assets, KfW emphasizes sustainable