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Finnfund invests in sustainable avocado farming in Tanzania
Finnfund, a Finnish development finance company, provides a EUR 2.5 million secured loan to Africado, a Tanzanian avocado producer. Sustainable avocado farming is a viable alternative for Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro region farmers whose livelihoods have been shaken by the plunging price of coffee. The price of coffee has fallen sharply in recent years primarily due to […]
Read moreFebruary 4, 2019
We are looking for an Environmental and Social Analyst
Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and professional impact investor. We build a sustainable world by investing in responsible and profitable businesses in developing countries. Each year we invest 150–200 million euros in 20–30 projects, emphasising renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture and financial institutions. Today Finnfund’s investments and commitments total about 700 million euros, […]
Read moreJanuary 25, 2019
Finnfund invites comments on the draft Statement on Gender Equality
Preparing to its statement on gender equality, Finnfund wishes to give all those willing to comment on the first draft a chance to do so. Comments can be submitted until 4 February. Finnfund’s mission is to build a better world by investing in responsible and profitable businesses in developing countries. The promotion of gender equality, […]
Read moreJanuary 22, 2019
We are looking for a Communications Specialist
Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and professional impact investor. We build a sustainable world by investing in responsible and profitable businesses in developing countries. Each year we invest 150–200 million euros in 20–30 projects, emphasising renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture and financial institutions. Today Finnfund’s investments and commitments total about 700 million euros, […]
Read moreJanuary 18, 2019
Finnfund’s human rights statement is ready
Finnfund’s human rights statement, aiming is to better integrate the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights (UNGP) into investment operations throughout the whole life cycle of an investment, is ready. Respecting and promoting human rights are at the very core of Finnfund’s work as a development financier and responsible impact investor. Responsible companies […]
Read moreJanuary 14, 2019
We are looking for an Investment Analyst
Finnfund is a Finnish development financier and professional impact investor. We build a sustainable world by investing in responsible and profitable businesses in the developing countries. Each year we invest 150–200 million euros in 20-30 projects, emphasising renewable energy, sustainable forestry, sustainable agriculture and financial institutions. Today Finnfund’s investments and commitments total about 700 million […]
Read moreJanuary 11, 2019
Season’s Greetings!
All of us at Finnfund join in wishing you a happy holiday season and best wishes for a wonderful new year. This Christmas we made a donation to support WWF’s efforts to save tropical forests and the work of Women’s Bank to promote women’s entrepreneurship and income in developing countries.
Read moreDecember 13, 2018
Finnfund calculated climate effects of its investment portfolio
The development financier Finnfund, has commenced to calculate the climate impact of its entire investment portfolio annually. The calculations show that Finnfund’s investments in forestry sequester more than half a million carbon dioxide equivalent tonnes (tCO2eq) in the atmosphere. With its investments in clean energy, Finnfund avoids emissions in developing countries by 64,000 tCO2eq annually. […]
Read moreDecember 12, 2018
Independent assessment of Finnfund’s operations: Shifting the focus to the poorest countries succeeded without risking the development impacts and profitability
Finnfund has managed to invest more and more in the poorest countries and difficult sectors while maintaining its economic viability, states an independent evaluation commissioned by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs. “The investments that produce the most positive development effects are quite often also the most financially challenging due to their high risks. Finnfund appears […]
Read moreDecember 10, 2018
Finnfund’s disclosure policy has been updated
Transparency is a key guiding principle in Finnfund’s operations. Transparent information on Finnfund’s operations is important to fulfilling its development mandate. Finnfund’s disclosure policy has been updated, aiming to make the text clearer as well as enhance disclosure, in particular, regarding companies financed through funds. The policy is effective from 1 October 2018. Finnfund’s disclosure […]
Read moreNovember 20, 2018