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Oikocredit

Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative with over four decades of experience in promoting sustainable development through investments in financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. As a social investor, Oikocredit's work is guided by the principle of empowering low-income people to improve their livelihoods. To do this, Oikocredit supports partner organisations in developing countries through loans, equity investments and capacity building. Social impact is at the heart of Oikocredit's work. Through our network of local staff we are able to respond to partners'​ needs and offer solutions that go beyond financing. We prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns for our investors. Oikocredit has investments in over 70 countries worldwide, with its international office based in Amersfoort, the Netherlands. For more information, visit: www.oikocredit.coop