The CDP - Cassa Depositi e Prestiti is a state financial institution whose purpose is to economically promote Italy's development. The CDP has evolved over the past two centuries from once fulfilling only safekeeping functions to now being a real active tool for supporting the economic fabric of the country. It is a joint-stock company in which the Ministry of Economy and Finance is the majority shareholder with more than 80 percent of the shares. CDP is publicly controlled.