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MDLF to become carbon neutral in 2012
Internal reductions and offsetting will reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero
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MDLF clients provide news to 38 million people
Impact Dashboard shows news outlets' sales and reach grow strongly by working with MDLF
Read moreHarlan Mandel addresses publishers and editors at world congress
MDLF CEO says public-private partnerships can help bridge media's 'capitalization gap' Read more
Study finds weak business models threaten media sustainability
CIMA calls for business innovation to help media profit from growing audiences, better technology and easing censorship.
Read moreMDLF Asia Director honoured by Indonesian journalists
Tessa Piper receives award for dedication to press freedom
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Track record
From 1996 to December 31, 2011, MDLF provided $113.3 million in affordable financing, including:
· $98.9 million in loans and equity investments;
· $13.9 million in technical assistance and other grants;
· Earned over $36.4 million in interest, dividends and capital gains;
· Collected more than $50.8 million in recovered principal invested;
· $0.5 million through Digital Kiosk, the secure payment service for independent media;
It has written off only 1.91% of the total loaned and invested.
MDLF has returned more than $16.8 million to investors. It ended December 2011 with a portfolio of $40.7 million in outstanding loans and investments.
