2009-12-17
Swedfund invests 60 million Swedish kronor in waste management in Vietnam
Tomorrow, on December 18th Swedfund inaugurates Vietnam's first facility for waste management, Vietstar, which will process 1,200 tons of waste daily in the Cu Chi district, which lies 40 km from Ho Chi Minh.
It is Sweden, together with Germany's and Holland's Development Finance Institutions DEG, FMO and the majority investors Lemna Group and Vina Capital who are making a total investment corresponding to 350 million Swedish kronor in this facility which will have a great positive impact on the environment in and surrounding Ho Chi Minh, as well as providing important health advantages to the people.
2009-11-09
Swedish Crown Princess Victoria visits Swedfund in Nairobi
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is visiting Swedfund’s office in Nairobi on November 11. This is in conjunction with the inauguration of the Swedish Trade Council’s office, which is co-located with Swedfund. There will be a press conference on the theme “Business Opportunities in Kenya, held by the Swedish Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Mrs Ann Dismorr, together with the Trade Commissioner of the Swedish Trade Council in Nairobi, Mr Johan Marcus, and the Director of Swedfund’s Regional Office, Mr Stefan Jansson.
2009-10-28
New Nordic report: Growing importance of Development Finance Institutions
In Europe there are no less than 16 Swedfund equivalences - Development Finance Institutions (DFI's), of which Swedfund is the smallest actor. DFI’s is a well-known concept internationally. However, in the Nordic countries, and in Sweden in particular, DFI’s and their achievements, results and methods are less known. Many DFI’s have, like Swedfund, have for decades been active and invested in poor countries and have through it´s investments contributed to the creation of profitable companies and thereby sustainable development effects. DFI’s represent the "Third Pillar" in development cooperation, whereas the other two pillars are bilateral and multilateral assistance.
