Global Sustainable Finance Conference 25th - 26th September 2025, Germany

ADFIMI Secretary General Mr. İlhami Öztürk participated in the two-days Global Sustainable Finance Conference held in Karlsruhe, Germany. The conference was convened under the theme "From Financial Technology to Technology Finance", and was organized by the European Organization for Sustainable Development (EOSD). 

This annual conference brought together participants from across the globe, including representatives from Türkiye, Oman, Malaysia, Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Lesotho, the Philippines, Zimbabwe, and the host nation, Germany. The event focused on innovative approaches to sustainable finance, with discussions centered on leveraging financial and technological tools to drive inclusive and resilient economic growth. 

The conference highlighted the need for countries to break out of the vicious cycle of underdevelopment by investing in industries that create jobs, build local capacity, and increase export value through processed goods rather than raw materials.

After the GSFC 2025, The Global Sustainable Finance Awards took place and following ADFIMI Members awarded;  

1. Uganda Development Bank Limited

2. HalkBank Türkiye

3. Oman Development Bank

4. Kenya Development Corporation