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The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) is an international financial institution founded in the mid-1970s by the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. In 2005, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania became members of the Bank. NIB’s headquarters are located in Helsinki, Finland. NIB acquires the funds for its lending by borrowing on the international capital markets. == Strategy == To improve competitiveness of its member countries, the NIB-financed projects support productivity growth through * technical progress and innovation * development of human capital * improvements in infrastructure * increased market efficiency In terms of the environment, NIB lends to projects that lead to * improved resource efficiency * development of a competitive low carbon economy * protection of the environment and its ecosystem services * development of clean technology NIB has a significant environmental loan portfolio outside its member countries, including the Baltic Sea and Barents regions. Projects considered for financing are viewed from a sustainable growth perspective. NIB analyses their impact on competitiveness and the environment as well as their indirect effects on the economy and society. NIB acquires the funds for its lending by borrowing on international capital markets. The Bank’s bonds enjoy the highest possible credit rating, AAA/Aaa, with the leading rating agencies Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nordic Investment Bank」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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