News and insights
Stay informed about our investments, activities and impact through our latest news, reports and insights.
Recent news
Scale-up of the Ukraine Investment Fund
Partnering with AMSA and Veolia on steel decarbonisation in South Africa
New Chief Investment Officer and new EVP for Renewable Energy
Strengthening packaging manufacturing in East Africa
Norfund’s new CEO Erik Sandersen
Investing in Ukrainian biscuit manufacturer Yarych
Increasing financial inclusion in Sri Lanka
Investing in West Africa’s next wave of startups
Strong numbers on development effects for 2025
Financial results for 2025
Norfund's annual report for 2025
Case studies
Business Support
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East Africa
Rural electrification
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Battery
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Large scale
Southern Africa
Case study: Kenhardt solar and battery project
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Case study: Central Solar de Mocuba
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Case study: Funding accessible pharmacy care
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Case study: Growing people growing flowers
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Case study: Fresh vegetables from East Africa to Europe
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Case study: The first equity fund in Angola
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Case study: Empowering local communities In Uganda
Former annual reports
Reports on operations
Starting from 2022, the annual report includes reports on operations.
Business Support 2025
The main objective of Business Support is to strengthen the sustainability and developmental effects of Norfund’s investments. It is therefore an important instrument to exercise responsible ownership, in line with Norfund’s investment strategy, and a way to support our investments in high-risk sectors, markets and segments.
Other publications
Transition finance in practice: Guidance for emerging markets
2026
Evaluation of Norfund’s investments in renewable energy
2024
Norfund Investment Analysis
2024
Norfund's Approach to Paris Alignment
2024
When growth does – and does not – reduce poverty
2024
Gender Equality & Inclusion Report
2022
Analysis of Norfund's Investments through Third Countries
2021 (in Norwegian)
Investing for Development
2020
EDFI – The Road to a Sustainable World
2017
EDFI – Initiatives that Help to Change the World
2015
Evaluation of Norfund
2015
The Pitfalls of Innovative Private Sector Financing
2015
The Growth Potential of the Sub Saharan Electricity Sector
2015