The role of a Development Finance Institution (DFI) is to promote economic development and reduce poverty in developing and emerging economies. This is achieved by providing financial resources, including loans, guarantees, and equity, to support private sector development. DFIs also help to mobilize additional investment from other sources, such as commercial banks and other private investors. They also provide technical assistance to support the development of projects and companies in their target markets and also help to improve the overall investment climate in their target countries.