On October 11th, at the Annual Investment Seminar 2018, Idinvest had the great honour of bestowing the 2018 Idinvest Sustainability & Impact Award upon Famoco for its project dedicated to digital wallets that transform development aid in emerging markets for the United Nations.
Famoco has worked with international organisations to secure aid to beneficiaries by digitising food stamps and creating a wholesome circle in the local economy. Lionel Baraban, CEO of Famoco, stated "We are extremely proud to receive this award that highlights the role that technology can have in realising the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is very gratifying to know that Famoco's solution has made a positive impact on the communities it serves, and that is our daily motivation. Together, we can transform the world! »
The Sustainability & Impact Award recognizes the best initiatives of Idinvest Partners' portfolio companies in terms of responsible growth aligned with the United Nation' SDGs, and is awarded by the jury based on the following criteria:
The other nominee projects of Idinvest Partners' portfolio companies were: