Interesting FDI facts ..

just wanted to share these two facts,which I thought was interesting ...............................

1. responsAbility Social Investments AG,one of the world's leading asset managers for social investments that specializes in sectors such as microfinance, SME financing, fair trade and independent media, has invested in Nepal ........ responsAbility has invested in Media Development Loan Fund (MDLF). MDLF gives independent media loan and equity support to media organization in countries where freedom of press is weak. In 2010 ,MDLF provided new funding for two media companies in Nepal − the Jagadamba Press newspaper and the Communication Corner radio broadcaster ..........click here to read more
2. CDC Group plc (‘CDC’), the UK’s development finance institution (DFI), announced a new US$50 million investment in the first-ever equity investment fund to focus on the very poorest parts of India. CDC is an anchor investor in the Pragati Venture and Incubator Fund (‘Pragati’) and has played a significant role in getting the fund started.CDC.In 2011 CDC announced a high-level new business plan, with a geographic remit focused on low income and lower-middle income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. As well as acting as a fund-of-funds investor CDC will now also provide debt and direct investment to businesses in these regions. Click here to read more Can Nepal expect more foreign direct investment from these impact investors ??