DEVELOPMENT
BANK OF
MALDIVES

A strong local development finance institution focused on long term is essential to build economic resilience and to pass on the many developmental gains achieved over the years to the generations to come.

Who We Are

Development Bank Maldives (DBM) was established on May 16, 2024, as a state-owned entity, empowered by the President under Section 15 of the Companies Act (Act No. 7/2023). DBM was formed with the intent to fortify the national financial ecosystem, specializing in development finance and fostering collaboration with the commercial banking sector, development finance institutions (DFIs), and other private capital providers.

What We Do

We will focus on supporting the building and improvement of sustainable infrastructure using the following financial instruments

DBM will initially focus on Debt Financing:

  • Project finance

  • Corporate finance

  • Arranging and participating in syndicated deals

As the balance sheet of the institution develops in time, DBM will also offer:

  • Equity investment products

  • Risk products

  • Fund of Fund investments

  • Wholesale fixed deposit accounts for large clients

Our Impact

At Development Bank of Maldives Limited, our financing activities are intricately linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on infrastructure projects and sustainable economic & social development. Our strategy is organized across five pivotal sectors.

Energy, Food Security and Price Stability

Sustainable Cities and Habitats

Environmental Protection

Tourism and Aviation

Ocean Economy

Contact Us

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Office Address

Allied Building, ground floor, 20156, Chaandhanee Magu, Male’, Republic of Maldives

Development Bank of Maldives
Allied Building, ground floor, 20156, Chaandhanee Magu, Male', Rpublic of Maldives