Swedfund has invested EUR 20 million in Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA), a leading mesofinance institution that provides loans to micro, small and medium-sized businesses in West and Central Africa to enable them to develop and grow their business.
To help cities in Africa adapt to the effects of climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Swedfund has invested EUR 30 million in The Urban Resilience Fund (TURF).
This post by MD Anna Ryott is part of the UN Foundations blog series, “Her Goals: Our Future,” which highlights the connections between girls and women and the Sustainable Development Goals.