Investment of funds

VIII. Investment of funds

70. This involves activities related to the use of the mechanism of investment funds (country funds, venture capital funds or specific sectoral investment funds) to attract foreign investment flows in least developed countries.

Article VIII. Investment of funds

Some experts suggested that investment in national green funds in OECD countries which are tax free may be another mechanism for promoting investment in sustainable development projects in developing countries.

Fundline includes portfolio investment funds, private equity funds and companies, venture capital funds, mutual funds and other equity vehicles.

The issues to be considered will include (a) prospects for, and constraints on, foreign investment flows to LDCs, through investment funds such as country funds and venture capital funds (b) investment opportunities in LDCs by country and by sector (c) conditions for the creation of investment funds for LDCs.

Some experts stressed the need to further explore innovative approaches to financial mechanisms, such as national environmental funds, green investment funds quoted in international stock markets, and joint ventures on sustainable development projects.

Renews investment funds with 21.4 million established for 2006

Conditions for the creation of investment funds in LDCs

Talk about sustainable investment, no one is interested.

Several countries recognize the need to provide an investment climate that is conducive to attracting funds, and some report on innovative approaches to financing sustainable forest management, including that of securing access to funds from the voluntary sector.

Less Funds drawn from the investment manager during the biennium

Income derived from investment of trust funds shall be credited to the respective trust funds, unless otherwise specified.

These external flows went directly to domestic stock markets through pension funds, mutual funds and other investment vehicles.

Municipal funds to support sustainable urban development could be established.

Less Funds drawn from the investment managers to the General Fund

Other complementary sources of equity capital may include investment funds and other so called institutional investors such as insurance companies, mutual funds or pension funds.

Funds must be provided to promote sustainable development on the island.

(f) Advise the Administrator General on the deposit and investment of funds

Green Municipal Funds and other revolving funds could provide grants and loans for feasibility studies and investment in innovative projects.

However, despite compelling evidence that risk reduction efforts are linked to improved opportunities for sustainable development, obtaining funds for capacity building and investment in reducing vulnerability and risk continues to be a challenge.

Compared to 2005, the main increase in investment funds is in fund raising.

4. Other capital providers Capital providers other than commercial banks and international financial institutions may include institutional investors such as insurance companies, mutual funds, pension funds or investment funds.

UNFPA and UNDP regularly discuss UNFPA funds to ensure efficient cash and investment management.

Countries need to ensure sustainable public investment in the essential public health functions.

The funds for securities investment and other similar funds as held by an enterprise shall not be classified as a loan or account receivable.

I. The reception, brokerage, and investment of third parties' funds in Brazilian or foreign currency

Most are social investment funds operating in a not for profit or semi commercial manner.

They may provide capital in the form of debt or equity participation via investment funds.

Although increased training funds were made available in the current biennium, sustained investment is required.

The most likely explanation for this public investment shortfall is fiscal constraints. And, indeed, debt and unfunded non debt liabilities increasingly weigh down public sector balance sheets and pension funds, eroding the foundations of resilient, sustainable growth.

The importance of aid notwithstanding, trade and investment were pivotal for ensuring sustainable development.

(k) Creating an effective enabling environment for private sector investment for sustainable forest management

Shareholders organized themselves into pension funds, investment funds, and hedge funds. Because of their pressure, employment fell, reducing the share of wages in total national income by 10 over the past 30 years.

The Fund continues to be unique among major pension funds in its commitment to global investment.

A good investment climate is essential for attracting productive private investment that drives growth, creates sustainable jobs for poor people and improves their livelihoods.

(1)Having no available financial resources to continuously provide funds to the financial asset investment so as to hold the financial asset investment until its maturity

(2) parties who are actually capable of controlling the funds under the management of the Company or exerting great influence upon the operation of such funds, like listed companies with investment from such funds, etc.

38. With respect to paragraph 50, it was observed that companies wishing to have access to loans provided by investment funds and other so called quot institutional investors quot , such as insurance companies, collective investment schemes (e.g. mutual funds) or pension funds, typically had to fulfil certain requirements, such as having a positive credit rating.

Investment income and costs associated with operation of investments in the cash pool are allocated to participating funds

13. Interest income includes all interest and related investment income earned on invested funds and various bank accounts.

It is expected that other similar investment funds will be established, which should increase the amount, and consequently decrease the costs, of funds available for lending to the poor.

60. UNDP managed a total investment portfolio valued at 1.9 billion at 31 December 1997. The organization earned investment income of 202 million in 1996 1997. As well as managing its own investments, UNDP manages those of other funds, trust funds, UNFPA and UNOPS.

In that regard, the Bank was spearheading efforts to develop an appropriate investment framework for clean energy and sustainable development and identify pragmatic investment and financing options.