Mission
The Development Bank of Ecuador B.P. (BDE) is a financial institution belonging to the Public Development Banking, a leader in financing pre-investment projects, infrastructure, provision of public services, works of social interest and advice that promote the progress of local economies. It is also part of the Economic and Productive Sectorial Cabinet.
The institution was created on August 6, 1979, the date in which it began its operation as an autonomous legal person under private law with social and public purposes, with the name of Banco del Estado. Years later, and subject to the provisions of Executive Decree No. 867, signed on December 30, 2015, the reorganization of Banco del Estado was determined, approving its new name as Banco de Desarrollo del Ecuador B.P (Development Bank of Ecuador).
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.