KfW Development Bank (development cooperation activities)
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KfW Development Bank is Germany’s state-owned development bank that finances and implements international development and cooperation projects on behalf of the German government.
All labels observed (1)
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| KfW Development Bank (development cooperation activities) canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: KfW Development Bank (development cooperation activities) Context triple: [Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany), oversees, KfW Development Bank (development cooperation activities)]
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A.
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany)
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany) is the federal government department responsible for formulating and implementing Germany’s development policy and international development cooperation programs.
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B.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is an international financial institution that supports market-oriented economic development and private sector growth, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe and neighboring regions.
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C.
International Finance Corporation
The International Finance Corporation is a global development institution that is part of the World Bank Group and focuses on promoting private sector investment in developing countries to reduce poverty and support sustainable growth.
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D.
multilateral development banks
Multilateral development banks are international financial institutions that provide loans, grants, and technical assistance to support economic development and poverty reduction in multiple countries, typically focusing on large-scale public and social infrastructure projects.
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E.
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is Switzerland’s governmental body responsible for international development, humanitarian aid, and cooperation with developing countries.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: KfW Development Bank (development cooperation activities) Target entity description: KfW Development Bank is Germany’s state-owned development bank that finances and implements international development and cooperation projects on behalf of the German government.
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A.
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany)
The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany) is the federal government department responsible for formulating and implementing Germany’s development policy and international development cooperation programs.
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B.
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is an international financial institution that supports market-oriented economic development and private sector growth, primarily in Central and Eastern Europe and neighboring regions.
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C.
International Finance Corporation
The International Finance Corporation is a global development institution that is part of the World Bank Group and focuses on promoting private sector investment in developing countries to reduce poverty and support sustainable growth.
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multilateral development banks
Multilateral development banks are international financial institutions that provide loans, grants, and technical assistance to support economic development and poverty reduction in multiple countries, typically focusing on large-scale public and social infrastructure projects.
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E.
Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation is Switzerland’s governmental body responsible for international development, humanitarian aid, and cooperation with developing countries.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
German public law institution
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development bank ⓘ state-owned bank ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
KfW Bankengruppe
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surface form:
KfW Entwicklungsbank
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| activity |
design of development projects
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evaluation of development projects ⓘ financing of development projects ⓘ implementation of development projects ⓘ monitoring of development projects ⓘ |
| cooperatesWith |
United Nations system
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surface form:
United Nations organizations
multilateral development banks ⓘ non-governmental organizations ⓘ partner governments in developing countries ⓘ private sector entities ⓘ |
| country | Germany ⓘ |
| focusArea |
climate and environmental protection
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education ⓘ good governance ⓘ health ⓘ infrastructure development ⓘ poverty reduction ⓘ sustainable economic development ⓘ |
| fundingSource |
German federal budget
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capital market refinancing via KfW Group ⓘ |
| geographicScope |
developing countries
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emerging economies ⓘ transition countries ⓘ |
| goal |
improve living conditions in partner countries
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promote climate-friendly development ⓘ strengthen social and economic infrastructure ⓘ support achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals ⓘ |
| headquartersLocation | Frankfurt am Main ⓘ |
| implementsProgrammesFor |
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany)
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surface form:
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Federal Government of Germany ⓘ
surface form:
German Federal Government
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| instrument |
concessional loans
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development loans ⓘ equity participations ⓘ financial cooperation grants ⓘ guarantees ⓘ |
| languageOfWorkOrName | German ⓘ |
| legalBasis | KfW Law (Gesetz über die Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau) ⓘ |
| mandate |
financial cooperation with developing countries
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international development cooperation ⓘ |
| operatesOnBehalfOf |
Federal Government of Germany
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surface form:
German Federal Government
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| owner |
Germany
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surface form:
Federal Republic of Germany
German federal states ⓘ |
| parentOrganization |
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau
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surface form:
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW)
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| partOf |
KfW Bankengruppe
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surface form:
KfW Group
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| primaryClient |
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany)
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surface form:
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
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| sector | development finance ⓘ |
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Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (Germany)
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oversees
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KfW Development Bank (development cooperation activities)
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