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In 2023, BNB Channels Nearly R$ 12 Billion to Boost Regional Development
In a strategic move for the development of the Northeast, the Banco do Nordeste (BNB) allocated, in 2023, an amount of R$ 11.97 billion to finance infrastructure projects. This amount represents an increase of 86% compared to the previous year, marking a significant boost in efforts to improve infrastructure in the region. Based in Fortaleza, Ceará, the bank reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable growth and economic structuring in its area of operation.
Strengthening Regional Infrastructure
Under the leadership of Paulo Câmara, BNB supported a variety of essential projects, from energy complexes to airports and highways, covering all states under its jurisdiction. The substantial increase in financing reflects the prioritization of infrastructure, recognizing its vital role in economic development and improving the quality of life for local populations.
A Boost in Financing Operations
The expansion of investments was made possible by a 35.4% growth in the contracts of the Constitutional Fund for Financing the Northeast (FNE), which jumped from R$ 32.3 billion in 2022 to R$ 43.7 billion in 2023. The FNE has established itself as a crucial source of funding for the advancement of infrastructure projects, reflecting the bank’s strategy to be a key partner in this segment.
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Wanger Rocha, the Financial and Credit Director of BNB, emphasized the importance of this growth, mentioning that the number of operations increased from 59 to 208 over the course of a year. “These projects not only significantly improve the lives of millions of people but also boost key economic activities such as logistics, agribusiness, and energy,” Rocha stated, highlighting the positive impact of increased financing.
Access to Credit and Favorable Conditions
BNB provides access to credit for companies of all sizes, consortia, and public entities, with especially advantageous conditions for infrastructure projects. Payment terms can extend up to 34 years, with grace periods of up to eight years, depending on the nature of the project, including sanitation, urban mobility, highways, railways, waterways, as well as works for generating, transmitting, and distributing energy, ports, and airports.
The expansion of Banco do Nordeste’s investments in infrastructure in 2023 marks a milestone for sustainable development in the Northeast, strengthening the regional economy and enhancing the transition to more modern and efficient infrastructure. With these actions, BNB reaffirms its role as a transformative agent, contributing to a more prosperous and sustainable future for the region.
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| PRESS – Banco do Nordeste. |
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