Global Clearinghouse for Development Finance

The Global Clearinghouse for Development Finance (GCH) is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Stanfordville, New York. Employing 8 individuals, GCH generates approximately $0.5 million in annual revenue. GCH focuses on empowering governments, development agencies, and private sector entities to collaborate effectively in mobilizing private capital for developmental initiatives. Their mission centers on addressing operational barriers by providing management tools, training, and advisory services. These services aim to enhance business-friendly environments, leverage risk mitigation strategies, explore innovative financing models, foster public-private partnerships, promote private sector social responsibility, bolster investment promotion, strengthen SME linkages, and cultivate robust risk management practices for a more stable and sustainable global financial ecosystem. GCH manages three key Financing for Development Tools: an investment information portal encompassing 160 countries, a platform dedicated to infrastructure investment and risk mitigation techniques, and a hosted service for networks focused on improving business environments. Additionally, GCH, in partnership with the UN Capital Development Fund, launched the Local Development Finance Initiative Programme (LDFI) in 2010. This program aims to cultivate supportive environments for private sector growth and introduce innovative approaches to attracting domestic financing for crucial local investments. For further details, visit GCH's website at www.globalclearinghouse.org.