NWB Bank is a Dutch promotional bank for the public sector, founded in 1954. Its mission is to provide appropriate and competitive financing to its clients, which include water authorities, municipalities, provinces, and institutions with a government background like housing associations and healthcare institutions. The bank raises funds by issuing highly-rated bonds and notes on international capital markets, leveraging its strong credit ratings (AAA/Aaa) to pass on low costs to its clients, thereby minimizing public sector expenditure. NWB Bank is owned by Dutch public authorities and is committed to financing sustainable and socially relevant projects.