Swedfund has entered its first project in Iraq, an eye clinic in the city of Erbil, capital of Kurdistan. The aid-financed risk capital fund is pushing for more investments in Iraq, but Swedish companies tend to be reluctant, despite Sweden’s close relationship with the country.

Denmark must clarify its idea behind the Africa Commisson

A new report says the Danish-initiated Africa Commission does not distinguish between the roles of the public and private sectors in fostering private sector-led growth. This needs to be be clarified, says the author of the report Jørgen Estrup. “Otherwise, everything is allowed."