Interviews and opinions
NIB's coming of age
For NIB, after 35 years, routines are well established and the organisation runs smoothly. The old slogan "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is easily accepted. But this stage shouldn't pass without reflection.
Jun 2011
Andris Vilks: NIB operates in Europe's most dynamic region
The Baltic countries made painful but necessary steps to get back on track. We've done what we've promised, says Andris Vilks, Latvia's finance minister in this interview.
May 2011
NDEP to shift focus to smaller municipalities
In June 2011, NDEP marks its 10th anniversary. Extended until 2017, it will shift its focus to wastewater treatment in smaller municipalities and energy efficiency projects.
May 2011
Upbeat note on Estonian economy
Estonia has introduced the euro. Marje Josing, Head of the Institute of Economic Research in Tallinn, comments on Estonia's way out of recession with its brand new currency.
Feb 2011
Christoffer Taxell: NIB bigger than its balance sheet
NIB has a good reputation. One could say that today NIB is much bigger than its balance sheet, says Mr Taxell, who has chaired NIB's Business Advisory Group since August 2008.
Dec 2010
Johnny Åkerholm: Basel framework contributed to the crisis
It is noteworthy that the financial crisis happened just after Basel II was introduced. The model lifts the burden of assessing the risks from bankers.
Dec 2010
Ukraine's PM: Mutual effort for energy efficiency in Eastern Europe
Mykola Azarov, Ukraine's Prime Minister, says in this interview that cooperation with international financial institutions such as NIB is invaluable to his country's development.
Dec 2010
Marjeta Jager: Northern Dimension region to become attractive for investments in transport
Interview with Marjeta Jager, Director, Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport at the European Commission.
Dec 2010
Skanska's Cecilia Fasth: Being green is a quality stamp
Swedish Skanska's Green Business Officer, Cecilia Fasth, explains how the company builds green buildings by reducing waste production, water use and energy consumption.
Oct 2010
Gabriella Lindholm: High-level networking to mobilise regional initiatives
Cross-sector cooperation is crucial in the work HELCOM is doing everyday to preserve its credibility as an expert organisation, says Gabriella Lindholm, HELCOM's chairperson.
Oct 2010
News
NIB lends for upgrade of east-west railway corridor in Latvia
NIB and Latvia’s state railway company have signed a new loan for upgrading a railway section in the country’s east-west transport corridor.
22 May 2013
NIB-financed waste-to-energy plant launched in Lithuania
Finnish Fortum has inaugurated the first waste-to-energy combined heat and power plant in the Baltic countries.
15 May 2013
NIB’s 10-year Kangaroo deal increased to AUD 875m
NIB has issued its fourth increase, AUD 100 million, to its 10-year Kangaroo issue due 19 April 2022.
15 May 2013
Agreed loans
Senaatti-kiinteistöt (Finland) (19 Jun 2013)
Säästöpankki Optia (Finland) (18 Jun 2013)
Helgeland Veiutvikling AS (Norway) (14 Jun 2013)
