Development Impact

Since its establishment in 1999, the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) has worked alongside governments, financial institutions, and private enterprises across 56 member countries to build resilient economies and inclusive opportunity. Our development impact is measured not in transactions alone, but in jobs created, businesses empowered, communities strengthened, and futures secured.
$7.58B
Cumulative Approvals
$5.06B
Total Disbursements
575+
Interventions Financed
56
Member Countries
25+
Years of Experience
How We Create Impact
 
Financial Empowerment
Providing Shariah-compliant financing to SMEs, financial institutions, and strategic sectors that lack access to conventional capital markets.
Private Sector Development
Supporting entrepreneurs, local industries, and emerging businesses to build competitive, diversified economies across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Inclusive Growth
Prioritizing women-led businesses, underserved communities, and frontier markets to ensure development benefits reach those who need it most.
Sustainability
Channeling green financing toward renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-resilient projects aligned with global SDG commitments.
Knowledge & Advisory
Delivering technical assistance and capacity-building programs that strengthen governance, regulatory frameworks, and institutional capabilities.
Strategic Partnerships
Collaborating with multilateral institutions, governments, and the private sector to amplify reach and co-invest in transformative development opportunities.
From Dreams to Deals
 
Real impact begins with real stories. ICD's "From Dreams to Deals" series brings to life the businesses and communities transformed by Shariah-compliant development financing.
Episode 01 - Uzbekistan
Vida Verde Pharm: Shariah-Compliant Financing for Healthcare Growth
Through ICD's equity investment in Taiba Finance in Uzbekistan, Vida Verde Pharm gained access to the leasing support needed to scale pharmaceutical production, create jobs, and deliver vital healthcare products to a growing population.
SDG 3: Good Health
SDG 8: Decent Work
SDG 9: Innovation
74%
Revenue Increase
46
Staff Employed
59%
Women in Workforce
Episode 02 - Jordan
Sanabel Al Ataa: Turning Waste into Wealth
ICD financing helped Sanabel Al Ataa transform cardboard waste into valuable new products, proving that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. By giving discarded packaging a second life, the company opened new international markets and positioned Jordan as a leader in the global recycling industry.
SDG 8: Decent Work
SDG 9: Industry
SDG 13: Climate Action
1,100+
Jobs Created
Global
Export Markets
Lower
Carbon Emissions
2024 Impact Highlights
 
Each year, ICD publishes its Annual Development Effectiveness Report (ADER) to document the measurable outcomes of its operations. The 2024 edition recorded significant milestones across financial inclusion, employment, social development, and economic growth.
Financial Inclusion
1,529 SMEs received financing worth USD 353M
472 women-led SMEs funded
126,734 new Islamic finance clients
USD 215M in government revenue generated
Employment & Gender
189,482 total jobs supported
23,409 new jobs created (7,903 for women)
1,985 women in senior management
USD 19.97M in community development
Economic Growth
USD 940M in domestic purchases
USD 779M in export sales
3.7 billion kWh energy production
3,529 MW energy capacity financed
Social Development
2.28M+ patients received healthcare
46,672 students enrolled
2,710 housing units developed
25,331 farmers reached
SDG Alignment
 
ICD's operations are designed to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, with particular focus on inclusive economic growth, quality employment, industry and infrastructure, and building global partnerships for development.
SDG 1
SDG 2
SDG 3
SDG 4
SDG 5
SDG 7
SDG 8
SDG 9
SDG 13
SDG 17
Looking Ahead
 
As ICD enters its next chapter, the organization remains focused on scaling development impact in ways that are innovative, inclusive, and resilient. The next phase of growth will require new financing models, stronger partnerships, and deeper engagement with the private sector.
1
Expand Financial Access
Innovative financing solutions for underserved markets, frontier economies, and SMEs with limited access to capital.
2
Foster Innovation
Technology-driven and knowledge-based solutions that help member countries build more competitive and diversified economies.
3
Address Climate Change
Green financing for sustainable energy, infrastructure, and climate-resilient projects that protect economies for the long term.
4
Deepen Partnerships
Stronger collaboration with multilateral institutions, governments, and the private sector to co-invest in transformative opportunities.
Annual Report
Annual Development Effectiveness Report 2024
ICD's ADER is the definitive account of our development impact each year. The 2024 edition marks 25 years of transformative investment across 56 member countries. The 2025 report will be available soon.
Download ADER 2024