Delphos proudly announces its commitment to the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, a groundbreaking public-private partnership spearheaded by Vice President Kamala Harris. With a total commitment of over…
The Hidden Prowess of Central America
Over the past six decades, the Central American region has made remarkable strides in terms of economic and social integration. It is important to recognize the resilience and potential of this region, as Central American…
Country Spotlight: Albania and the Travel Industry
Albania’s tourism sector has fueled an almost 5% expansion in real GDP and surpassed expectations for both the country and the region. Agriculture and trade, along with transportation, are the key pillars of Albania’s GDP…
New Airport in Sierra Leone: a Milestone for Growth
In a significant step towards fostering growth and development in Sierra Leone, Delphos is proud to announce its pivotal role as the sole financial advisor to Summa Turizm YatirimciligiA.S. (“Summa”) in securing a substantial…
Delphos Facilitates $125 Million Deal for ONEX Elefsis Shipyards’ Transformation
Delphos proudly announces its pivotal role as the financial advisor in orchestrating a groundbreaking $125 million financing deal between ONEX Elefsis Shipyards and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)…
Embracing Change: The Evolution of Mexico’s Corporate Governance
In a bustling Mexico City, Delphos hosted a thought-provoking event on October 10th, 2023, that left attendees with a profound sense of hope and optimism about the evolution of Mexico’s corporate governance landscape…
Pioneering Plastic Recycling in Thailand
In the pursuit of sustainable solutions for plastic waste management, Delphos is proud to announce its collaboration with VAO Energy, marking a significant stride towards a greener and more responsible future. This partnership is set to revolutionize…
Country Spotlight: Semiconductors & Vietnam
Vietnam is riding high on the semiconductor wave, with recent government data revealing it is now the third-largest chip exporter to the United States, behind only Malaysia and Taiwan. The semiconductor market in Vietnam is forecast to grow…
Unlocking Vietnam’s Potential
In the heart of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, Delphos is assisting a circular farming and agro-processing company involved in harnessing the by-products of rice processing to create a sustainable ecosystem. This partnership is poised to set the stage…
Empowering Africa: The Battery and Electric Vehicle Chain Initiative
In a momentous meeting at the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) during the United Nations General Assembly 78 (UNGA 78) week in New York City, Ambassador Roya Rahmani, who currently serves as the Chair of the Delphos International Board…
Delphos at UNGA 78: Navigating Global Challenges with Purpose
As the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) kicked off in New York City, the world came together to tackle the pressing global challenges of our time. Delphos, being committed to sustainable development and positive change…
Delphos Shines at NABA’s Annual Conference: Paving the Way for Africa’s Bright Future
In the heart of Oslo, the Norwegian African Business Association (NABA) recently hosted its highly anticipated annual conference on 5th of September, where I had the honor of speaking. Africa’s future…
Off-Grid Electrification in Ethiopia
Ethiopia is Africa’s second largest country with a population of 123 million, of which 77% reside in rural areas. The country has experienced a remarkable growth rate of nearly 13.7% per year in the past 15 years according to the World Bank…
Summer Fridays with IFC-Milken
Education and development are essential to Delphos’ ethos. These principles underpin our long-standing collaboration with the IFC-Milken Institute Capital Markets Program fellows. The IFC-Milken program brings together financial professionals…
Growth and Expansion
The quality of a company is as good as the quality of its board –which is what makes the collaboration between Delphos and Impact Boards Emerging Markets (IBEM) so important. Our efforts span Uzbekistan, Mexico, Mongolia…
Country Spotlight: Turkish GDP
Turkey’s economic performance remained positive in the first quarter of 2023 with GDP growth of 4% year on year (YoY). Both business and consumer confidence are on a positive trend. The economy has remained resilient despite the devastating earthquakes…
Ambassador Roya Rahmani in Atlantic Council
Like other Afghan women, my entire life has been shaped by one conflict after another. Born on the eve of the Saur Revolution, I lived through the Soviet invasion, the Civil War and the Taliban’s 1990s rule. Until the intervention, each chapter that unfolded…
Africa Energy Forum 2023 in Kenya
Delphos is a member of the Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA), a 100+ member organization dedicated to promoting business opportunities across the African continent. NABA’s membership spans the Nordic and African regions, and includes corporations…
Board Strategies in the Face of Global Distruption
Delphos is excited and honored to announce its partnership with Impact Boards Emerging Markets (IBEM) a partnership-funded, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to equipping company boards across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia…
Country Feature: Mongolia & Fintech
According to the World Bank’s Global Findex Database, the percentage of adults in Mongolia with bank accounts is nearly universal. Bank account ownership also appears equally distributed between low and higher-income individuals, as well as across the gender divide…
An Untapped Economic Power
As the 18th largest country in the world, Mongolia is a largely untapped, emerging economic power, outpacing China in terms of both economic growth and job market opportunities. With 3.3 million people and an economy projected to accelerate to 6.0% by 2025…
3 Years, 3 Months, and 3 Days.
On March 17th, 2020, we embarked on the next phase of Delphos’ evolution. At the time, Delphos was a small, boutique firm with 3 local hubs, 5 mandates, 11 employees, $65mm average deal size, and $328mm in deal notional.Today, 3 years, 3 months, and 3 days….
Aviation in Africa Takes Flight
In today’s highly connected world, Africa’s future depends more than ever on aviation. In fact, the African aviation industry is poised to become a major driver of Africa’s social and economic development, and is estimated to contribute more than 20 million jobs and….
“America and the Taliban” featuring Delphos Chair
We are incredibly proud and honored that Chair of Delphos International Ltd, Amb. Roya Rahmani is featured in a documentary by PBS & Frontline, “America and the Taliban”. As the first female Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States….
Financial Advisor for Bogd Bank
September 22nd 2022, Washington DC USA /Delphos, the leading DFI-focused financial advisory firm, advised Bogd Bank, a Mongolian commercial bank, in securing a commitment for USD 15 million in senior debt financing from the U.S. International…
Clearer Skies Ahead
We are incredibly proud of our Chair of the International Advisory Board Angela Rodell, who moderated a panel on the opportunities within Emerging Markets, and took part in the discussion on the outlook for Frontier Market Investing, at Milken…
The Time of Private Credit in Emerging Markets is Upon Us
Since the 2008 financial crisis, private credit has surged to become an attractive asset class with $1.4 trillion in outstanding allocations as of the end of 2022 – up from $271 billion in 2009. Last year saw a 89% increase in private credit investments…
Closing the Gender Digital Divide
Since the 2008 financial crisis, private credit has surged to become an attractive asset class with $1.4 trillion in outstanding allocations as of the end of 2022 – up from $271 billion in 2009. Last year saw a 89% increase in private credit investments…
Delphos around the Globe May
Samarkand, Uzbekistan: 16-18 May 2023 – EBRD’s Annual Meeting and Business Forum; Bangkok, Thailand: 17-19 May 2023 – Future Energy Asia Summit; Anchorage, Alaska: 22-25 May 2023 – Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference….
Renewable Energy Storage for PICs
Delphos completes World Bank-commissioned study on BESS PPPs in Pacific Island Countries (PICs). Delphos led the study, “Developing Renewable Energy Storage Systems for the Pacific Island Countries”, working with the….
Impact Boards x Delphos
Delphos is pleased to announce a first of its kind strategic partnership with Impact Boards Emerging Markets to accelerate positive change starting with corporate boards. The collaboration will center upon co-hosted, intimate events with….
1.2bn for Trident Steal South Africa
Delphos arranges multiple commercial debt lines for Southern Africa’s largest specialized steel solutions business. Delphos served as financial advisor to the new ownership consortium of Trident Steel Africa, facilitating a 1.2bn South African…