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Laying the Groundwork for Lozova’s Sustainable Water Future
As the war in Ukraine continues, municipalities are under immense pressure to address immediate needs while planning for sustainable recovery. In the city of Lozova, located in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, one of the most pressing challenges is to modernise its ageing water supply and wastewater systems.
Preventing and responding to Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment: new good practice handbook
Since 2019, the Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation and Swedfund have been working together to strengthen Swedfund's ability to identify, prevent and respond to risks of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) in its investment portfolio and operations. One key result in this partnership is the publication of the Good Practice Handbook on the Prevention of and Response to SEAH, a practical guide to help fund managers, investment platforms and financial institutions address SEAH risks.
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May 27, 2025
Swedfund invests in African climate tech and innovation
Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution, commits USD 10 million to the Novastar Ventures Africa People and Planet Fund III (NVIII) to increase access to capital for African companies that are tackling climate change and development challenges through clean and climate-positive technologies.
May 14, 2025
European DFIs invest in BluePeak Private Capital Fund II to boost jobs, resilience, and private sector growth
Four European Development Finance Institutions (EDFIs), British International Investment (BII), FMO, Swedfund, and Swiss Investment Fund for Emerging Markets (SIFEM) have jointly committed $80 million to BluePeak Private Capital Fund II (BPCF II), a pan-African private credit fund focused on addressing the financing needs of mid-sized businesses in Africa, with an emphasis on ESG best practices and meaningful impact.
