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SWF SDG Deal Value in Healthcare (in US$ M)
Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are increasingly steering their investments towards critical sectors for sustainable development, with healthcare and renewable energy taking the lead.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthcare sector witnessed a remarkable surge in SWF investments, accounting for an impressive 42.3% of SWF's SDG-aligned deals, totaling a substantial USD $12.8 billion. Notable investments by entities like Temasek in BioNTech, GIC in Medline Industries, and Mubadala Investment Company in Envirotainer showcase SWFs' rapid response to global health crises. They are effectively merging public health objectives with strategic financial investments (Source: TIL, 2023).
This shift towards impactful investments underscores SWFs' commitment to sustainable development while aligning their financial prowess with global health and environmental imperatives.
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