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February 9, 2018
Swedfund provides funding to Access Bank to support Nigerian agribusiness
The Development finance institution Swedfund is providing a loan of USD 10 million to Access Bank. Access Bank is one of the leading banks in Nigeria and the loan will be used for businesses operating throughout the entire agricultural value chain, which employs over half of the country’s workforce.
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February 6, 2018
Swedfund contributes to responsible microfinancing in Cambodia
The Development finance institution Swedfund is investing in Cambodia’s largest microfinance company, Prasac Microfinance Institution Ltd (Prasac), through a loan of USD 15 million. The loan will be used for on-lending to the country’s micro businesses and SMEs, which account for the majority of jobs in the country.
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January 16, 2018
Husk Power Systems receives $20 million investment from Shell, Swedfund, ENGIE Rassembleurs d’Energies to scale renewable mini-grid business in Africa and Asia
Husk Power Systems, a leading rural distributed utility company operating mini-grids in Asia and Africa, today announced a US $20 million equity investment* by Shell Technology Ventures LLC, Swedish Development Finance Institution Swedfund International and ENGIE Rassembleurs d’Energies, ENGIE group’s impact investment fund. Husk is now positioned to accelerate its growth to develop what the International Energy Agency estimates as a $190 billion mini-grid market leading up to 2030.
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December 14, 2017
Swedfund Strengthens its Commitment to Renewable Energy Asia Fund II
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, has made an incremental commitment of MUSD 5 to Renewable Energy Asia Fund II (REAF II) and further strengthened its contribution to the build-out of renewable energy in developing Asian countries.
Press
December 6, 2017
Maria Håkansson named new CEO of Swedfund
Swedfund’s Board has appointed Maria Håkansson as the new CEO. Maria Håkansson joins Swedfund from Ericsson, where she was Vice President Internet of Things (IoT). Maria Håkansson has held a number of senior roles at Ericsson, including Vice President Commercial Management & Sourcing for Northern Europe and Central Asia, CFO Market Unit Nordic & Baltics and Director Strategic Business Investments (M&A). She also brings experience of working in the US and the Philippines.
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November 8, 2017
Swedwatch report highlights important issues
Swedwatch has presented a research report around the human rights impact from Swedfund’s investment in Addax Bioenergy during the investment period and in connection with the exit in 2015.
Press
September 5, 2017
Swedfund and FMO gives NMB Bank $15 million line of credit
The Development finance institutions Swedfund of Sweden and FMO of the Netherlands have agreed to provide NMB Bank with a line of credit for lending to exporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe.
Press
July 11, 2017
Swedfund Finances Renewable Energy in Developing Asian Countries
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, is committing MUSD 10 to Renewable Energy Asia Fund II L.P. The fund invests in small and medium-sized renewable energy projects in South and Southeast Asia.
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March 24, 2017
Swedfund continues to focus on renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa
Swedfund, Sweden’s development finance institution, invests 13 MUSD in the fund Frontier Energy II. The fund focuses on small and medium-sized renewable energy projects, primarily in East Africa.
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December 14, 2016
Swedfund promotes inclusive finance in Uganda and Tanzania
Swedfund, the Swedish development financier, invests USD10 million in Bayport Management Ltd ("Bayport”). The investment will improve access to financial services for people with low income, giving them the opportunity to get loans for, inter alia, education and housing.
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May 26, 2016
Swedfund, H&M and DBL Group create 4,000 jobs in Ethiopia
The development financier Swedfund and the industry group DBL establish a textile factory in Mekelle, Ethiopia, which will provide job opportunities for 4,000 people. H&M will be a long time buyer and support with expert knowledge in sustainable textile production. ”The factory will be a long-term sustainable industrial plant in every aspect and will be an important step for developing the textile industry in Ethiopia”, says Anna Ryott, Managing Director at Swedfund.
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November 10, 2015
Swedfund supports entrepreneurship in Cambodia
Swedfund invests MUSD 5 through a loan in Acleda Bank, a bank with strong focus on social and economic development. The loan enables the Bank's continued expansion in rural areas and thus contributes to increased employment and development of domestic production.
