DFC has a rigorous process for measuring development impact. This begins with an analysis of the potential development impact of each project prior to approval and continues with monitoring over the life of the investment. DFC compares development objectives to actual results at both the project and the portfolio level, suggests adjustments where needed, and identifies learnings that help strengthen the impact of existing and new projects.
DFC also reviews all projects for their effect on the U.S. economy to ensure that there is no significant negative impact on American industry and employment.
Five Years of Impact
DFC’s portfolio of investments over the past five years has:
- Benefited more than 200 million individuals and small businesses.
- Transported 64.9 million passengers through roadways, airports, and railways.
- Connected ore than 131,000 individuals or households to the internet.
- Constructed more than 70 cell towers.
- Produced nearly 9,200GWh of energy.