Brazilian Development Bank

Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social

Type	Government-owned corporation
Industry	Finance and Development
Founded	(1952)
Headquarters	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Key people	Luciano Coutinho, (President)
Net income	US$ 5.9 Billion (2010)
Total assets	US$ 365.2 Billion (2011)
Employees	2.000
Website	www.bndes.gov.br

The Brazilian Development Bank (Portuguese: Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social, abbreviated: BNDES) is a federal public company associated with the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade. Its goal is to provide long-term financing for endeavors that contribute to the country's development. BNDES is the largest development bank in the world.

BNDES Headquarters

The results of the endeavors financed by BNDES can be seen in the improved competitiveness of the Brazilian economy as well is in the higher quality of life of its population.

BNDES also seeks to strengthen the capital structure of private companies, the development of capital markets, the trading of machines and equipment and the financing of exports.

Since its establishment, on June 20, 1952, BNDES has financed large-scale industrial and infrastructure endeavors, and has played a significant role in the support of investments in agriculture, commerce and the service industry, as well as in small and medium-sized private businesses.

Another highlight is the support of social investments aimed at education and health, family agriculture, basic sanitation and mass transportation.

BNDES considers it fundamentally important, in the execution of its credit policy, to take into account ethical and environmental principles. As such, BNDES is firmly committed to the principles of sustainable development.

The financial support lines and programs offered by BNDES serve the investment needs of companies of any size and sector that have been set up in the country. The partnership with financial institutions with agencies established around the country facilitates the dissemination of credit, enabling greater access to BNDES's resources.

The BNDES has three integral subsidiaries: FINAME, BNDESPAR and BNDES Limited. Together, the three companies comprise the BNDES System.

External links

• Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) official webpage
• Introduction to Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social in English

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