Common Fund for Commodities
@common-fund.org
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an autonomous intergovernmental financial institution, established in 1989 within the framework of the United Nations. The CFC provides support to projects investing in commodity value chains to deliver sustainable development impact from “field to the fork”. The support is offered mainly through loans to finance equipment, working capital or trade finance needs. The CFC seeks applications of projects that have reached a state of economic, social and environmental sustainability. These applications should clearly show operational and financial viability, with a proven track record. CFC solicits proposals through the Open Call which is made public every 6 months with deadlines in April and October each year.
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About Common Fund for Commodities
The Common Fund for Commodities (CFC) is an autonomous intergovernmental financial institution that operates within the framework of the United Nations. Established in 1989, the CFC aims to promote sustainable commodity development in developing countries. They offer a range of products and services to achieve this mission.
The CFC manages various projects, including the Complaints Mechanism, Technical Assistance Facility, and Consultancies, all of which provide support and resources to enhance commodity development. They also emphasize the importance of impact management and have a dedicated impact management practice. The CFC boasts a wide membership, with 101 Member States and 9 Institutional Members, including intergovernmental organizations.
Their partnerships with organizations like the OPEC Fund for International Development, the Kingdom of Norway, the European Commission, and the Netherlands Ministry for Development Cooperation further enhance their capabilities. In their latest Annual Report, the CFC highlights their accomplishments, including the approval of a record 13 new investments. They are also launching the Agricultural Commodities Transformation (ACT) Fund to drive technology-enabled agricultural transformations globally.
Contact them at Rietlandpark 301, 1019 DW Amsterdam, Netherlands, or through phone at (+31) 20 5754949 and email at managing. director@common-fund. org
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1989
Company size
11-50 employees
