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We were pleased to join the launch of the UK’s Africa Approach with @JennyChapman this week, focused on building long-term partnerships. At BII, we are proud of our track record of investing into African entrepreneurs and businesses to support their growth and success.
Tune in to our Impact= event as we discuss the role of mobilisation in addressing the climate emergency
youtu.be/ALAmGw0a6rk
BII and the @PIC_SouthAfrica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate collaboration and investment across Africa.
The agreement between Africa’s largest asset manager and the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor establishes a framework to jointly explore and pursue impactful investment opportunities.
Learn more about the partnership: BII and PIC sign landmark partnership to advance vital investment across Africa - British International Investment
As part of our series ‘Innovations changing the world’ we are highlighting our investee Fasal. The company has an ‘intelligence platform’ app that helps farmers predict weather patterns, optimise the use of valuable resources such as fertiliser and water, and secure the best prices for their crops.
#InnovationsChangingTheWorld #Agriculture #SustainableFarming #SustainableInvesting #BIIImpact
Read the quotes from Jane Marriot CMG OBE (British High Commissioner to Pakistan), Habib Yousuf (Regional Director for South Asia British International Investment) and Maya Inayat Ismail (Chairperson HBL Sustainability Forum)
We are thrilled to partner with @HBLPak Pakistan’s leading bank, to provide a $75 million facility aimed at empowering smallholder farmers and boosting the agriculture sector. The agriculture sector is vital for Pakistan’s economic growth, food security, and the livelihoods of many.
Our goal is to build a resilient and sustainable agriculture sector that drives economic growth, supports livelihoods, and ensures food security for Pakistan.
Read more here: lnkd.in/ebf_HDYN
#ImpactInvestment #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #AgricultureFinance #DevelopmentFinance #Pakistan #SustainableGrowth
Together with The British High Commission South Africa, BII hosted a reception at the British High Commissioner's Residence in Cape Town. It was a pleasure to gather likeminded people to connect and take part in some insightful conversations. Here are some pictures from the reception, where speakers including our CEO Leslie Maasdorp, our Chair Diana Layfield, Antony Phillipson UK High Commissioner to South Africa and Tomi Amosun Managing Partner at Summit Africa Fund, took to podium to share their thoughts.
@ukinsouthafrica
We’re expanding our digital presence! British International Investment is now on Bluesky.
Follow us there to stay updated on the impact we’re making, celebrate key milestones with us, and gain expert insights into sustainable investing and development finance.
Join the conversation: @britishintinv.bsky.social
#ImpactInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #SustainableGrowth #Bluesky #BritishInternationalInvestment
We are live! Join the conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=65eplFpF…
Join us for next week’s event celebrating a decade of impact achieved by BII’s Catalyst and the lessons we’ve learnt along the way.
To join us in person click: tinyurl.com/4hkmmecz
Or online click: tinyurl.com/2ezthbpr
We'll share lessons you'll find in our new report “Pioneering catalytic capital: a decade of learning” tinyurl.com/3sz8fcu9
Chaired by ImpactAlpha's @JPothering, speakers include @LJ_Spengle, Founder of Courageous Capital Advisors, LLC, @MedAccessCEO Michael Anderson CB, and @RaghuramTalluri Chief Executive of LoadShare Networks. They will be joined by BII’s Chief Impact Officer, Maria Smith.
Join us for next week’s event celebrating a decade of impact achieved by BII’s Catalyst and the lessons we’ve learnt along the way.
To join us in person click: tinyurl.com/4hkmmecz
Or online click: tinyurl.com/2ezthbpr
We'll share lessons you'll find in our new report “Pioneering catalytic capital: a decade of learning” tinyurl.com/3sz8fcu9
Chaired by ImpactAlpha's @JPothering, speakers include @LJ_Spengle, Founder of Courageous Capital Advisors, LLC, @MedAccessCEO Michael Anderson CB, and @RaghuramTalluri Chief Executive of LoadShare Networks. They will be joined by BII’s Chief Impact Officer, Maria Smith.