IFFEd marks an important turning point in the publication of its 2025 annual report showcasing how the organisation has moved from concept to delivery, with a dual focus on financial innovation and education impact. Your browser does not support the video tag. The report highlights how, over 2025, IFFEd has deepened its partnerships with leading…
As ministerial delegations, donors and partners return home following the Education World Forum in London IFFEd’s CEO, Karthik Krishnan, reflects how successful reform can only be driven if aligned with national priorities. Around the world, there is remarkable alignment on the importance of education; this is despite the drastic reduction in ODA. From the recent…
IFFEd is delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Poulsen, who joins IFFEd as its inaugural Director of Education.
Investing in girls and women delivers returns at multiple levels economic, social and intergenerational, often creating a virtuous cycle of human capital development. Yet, as we mark International Women’s Day in many regions, the investment in human capital is not happening at a sufficient level to ensure, and sustain, economic growth. Investing in girls and…
Switzerland has formally recognised the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) as an international institution headquartered in Switzerland, following the approval by the Federal Council of a headquarters agreement under Switzerland’s Host State Act. The agreement anchors IFFEd within International Geneva and provides it with internationally recognised legal status as it establishes a physical presence…
The International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) has once again been recognised for its financial strength and credibility, with both and Moody’s Investors Service and S&P Global Ratings reaffirming IFFEd’s top-tier credit ratings this autumn. In October, S&P Global Ratings re-affirmed IFFEd’s AA+ long-term issuer credit rating with a stable outlook, confirming the organisation’s continued…
IFFEd CEO Karthik Krishnan and COO Nina Stochniol, along with key partners from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have met partners in Manila to finalise the first ADB-backed investments.
The International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd) is demonstrating how innovative finance can significantly increase the resources available for global education, multiplying the impact of every donor contribution by up to seven times. Photo by Ben White on Unsplash Through its innovative finance model, IFFEd combines donor grants and guarantees to enable multilateral development banks…
A Generation Of Possibilities: Turning Millions Into Billions To Educate The World’s Children And Youth
IFFEd and the World Bank have called for a new era of smart education finance in a joint article highlighting the critical role of innovative and blended finance in transforming education systems worldwide.