The agreement between the Italian and Dutch financial institutions paves the way for strengthening bilateral relations in areas of common interest, including investments, sustainable finance and human capital
Strengthening bilateral relations in strategic areas, operating within the European context with a long-term vision, and enhancing the opportunities that may arise from joint initiatives. These are the objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and Invest-NL, marking the launch of the first cooperation between the National Promotional Institutions of Italy and the Netherlands.
The Memorandum of Understanding, whose signing ceremony took place in Rome at CDP’s headquarters in the presence of Dario Scannapieco, CEO of CDP, and Rinke Zonneveld, CEO of Invest-NL, identifies six areas of cooperation on which the two Institutions intend to develop a structured dialogue and joint initiatives.
The cooperation will initially focus on European programmes, with the aim of strengthening the partnership in European Union investment initiatives, including InvestEU, also through the role of implementing partners in the development and execution of projects. A further area of collaboration concerns equity and venture capital investments, aimed at supporting the growth of innovative companies and strategic sectors through equity and risk capital instruments. The agreement also provides for the strengthening of institutional relations at European level, through the exchange of proposals and the joint promotion of issues of common interest, as well as dialogue on the implementation of European legislation, fostering the exchange of information and best practices in order to promote a shared understanding of the common regulatory framework and its operational implications. Particular emphasis is placed on impact activities and ESG-related issues, with the objective of contributing to sustainable and inclusive development through the sharing of methodologies for measuring environmental, social and governance impacts. Lastly, the Memorandum places strong value on investments in human capital, promoting training initiatives and skills development for the staff of both Institutions, including through joint studies or professional secondments.
In support of the implementation of the agreement, the establishment of a dedicated coordination mechanism is envisaged, aimed at ensuring a regular flow of information and facilitating the monitoring of cooperation activities, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of joint action.
On the sidelines of the signing ceremony, a meeting was held between the two Chief Executive Officers, also attended by Emanuele Levi, CEO of CDP Venture Capital, to discuss venture capital activities and potential areas of future cooperation.