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Signing ceremony in Kampala, Uganda. Swedfund participates online.

12 October 2021 11:49

Uganda receives grant support from the Swedish Government for conducting floating solar studies

Following the successful signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the GoU, represented by the MEMD, and Swedish Government, represented by the Swedish Embassy in Kampala, a number of initiatives have been proposed to support the Ugandan energy sector.

15 July 2021 07:28

Swedish capital endorses women’s economic empowerment in rural India

Swedish development finance Institution, invests in one of India’s leading microfinance institutions. The investment emphasizes the support to financial inclusion in rural India when contributing to women’s economic empowerment.

Development finance for a sustainable future - Swedfund Integrated Report 2020

22 June 2021 08:55

Sustainable growth and jobs top of the agenda as Swedfund publishes its Integrated Report

The pandemic has caused a multidimensional crisis that requires a multidimensional response. In many cases, development is regressing, jobs are lost and poverty is increasing, with huge consequences for people in developing countries. Swedfund’s publication of its Integrated Report serves to highlight the challenges ahead, but also the opportunities that exist and our achievements so far.

Picture of a hydro power plant built by Berkeley Energy, allowing thousands of people access to renewable electricity.

16 June 2021 10:07

Swedfund commits MEUR 15 to finance renewable energy in Africa

Swedfund invests 15 MEURO in Africa Fund for Renewable Energy II. The fund has a strong focus on developing countries and the technology is about small and medium-sized power plants, as well as solar, wind and battery storage solutions. #DevFin

26 May 2021 12:11

Swedish investment supports energy transition in Southeast Asia

Development finance institution Swedfund commits 15 MUSD to SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund, a fund that geographically reaches some of the least developed countries in Southeast Asia, investing energy transition projects. By supporting the first close of the Fund, Swedfund is expected to play an important role in the mobilization of additional capital.

11 May 2021 07:33

FMO, CDC Group, Swedfund and IFC participate in first close of Nepal-focussed Dolma Impact Fund II

@FMO @CDC Group #Swedfund and @IFC investing in Nepal-focused Dolma Impact Fund II. The timing is important as COVID cases rise in Nepal, following the trend in India. Dolma II’s target sectors will address capacity constraints in healthcare and enable digital solutions to scale rapidly.

11 February 2021 16:41

Swedish funding to Co-operative Bank of Kenya enables growth in the private sector

Swedfund provides a USD 15 million long-term subordinated loan to Co-operative Bank of Kenya (“Co-op Bank”) to support the Bank’s lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and green finance projects. By supporting Co-op Bank, Swedfund will contribute to job creation and private sector development.

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