As of December 31, 2009, the SECO investment portfolio has commitments in excess of USD 400 million, and covers more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern and South Eastern Europe and Latin America. SECO investee funds have benefited more than 360 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in a variety of sectors.

Total commitments per region:

The portfolio consists primarily of investments in SME (77%), infrastructure (2%), and mezzanine (2%) private equity funds, and microfinance funds (4%). Direct equity and debt investments in financial institutions comprise 15% of the portfolio. 

Total commitments per financial instrument: