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Investing for Impact

Investing for Impact

Written by: British International Investment
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 We are the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, backed by the UK Government.

With over 75 years’ experience, we are a trusted investment partner to businesses in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. We invest to create productive, sustainable and inclusive economic outcomes for those that need our capital the most and who want to build better lives for themselves and their communities.

We currently partner with over 1,000 businesses, working with our investees to help them succeed and grow impactful businesses.All rights reserved Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Personal Finance
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  • IMPACT= Post COP30 reflections on mobilising capital for climate and development

    IMPACT= Post COP30 reflections on mobilising capital for climate and development
    Jan 8 2026

    In this post‑COP30 debrief, BII’s Amal‑Lee Amin is joined by two leading voices in climate finance - Nick Mabey, CEO of E3G and founder of London Climate Action Week, and Rhian‑Mari Thomas, CEO of the Green Finance Institute, to share their reflections on what the summit delivered and how progress can be accelerated.

    Together, they discuss the key outcomes from COP30, examine the funding gaps that remain in global climate commitments, and reflect on how multilateral cooperation can be strengthened at a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.

    From the future of climate finance to the practical realities of turning pledges into measurable progress, the conversation highlights why collaboration across governments, institutions, and markets has never been more important.

    Listen to more about the progress being made to tackle the climate crisis, and explore how we can accelerate real‑world solutions to address the greatest challenge facing the world today.
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    27 mins
  • IMPACT= Investing for gender equity and climate resilience

    IMPACT= Investing for gender equity and climate resilience
    Aug 21 2025
    In this episode, we explore intersection between gender equity and climate resilience in emerging markets. Recorded during London Climate Action Week, this fireside chat features Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of British International Investment, in conversation at our London office.

    Together, they discuss how integrated investments in gender and climate are already driving transformative change in low-income countries and communities. From empowering women entrepreneurs to building climate-resilient businesses, they share real-world examples of initiatives that are delivering economic, social, and environmental impact.

    Listen to learn more about how investing with an intersectional lens can unlock sustainable development and improve lives across in emerging and developing economies.

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    32 mins
  • IMPACT = Using blended finance to increase private capital in emerging markets

    IMPACT = Using blended finance to increase private capital in emerging markets
    May 20 2025
    Across North America and Europe, international development budgets are being slashed. Development Finance Institutions need to ensure that every dollar invested delivers maximum possible impact.

    Blended finance - where concessionary capital provided by DFIs and others - is used to attract private capital to address acute climate and development needs, is becoming an increasingly important vehicle for doing just that.

    In this episode of the Impact = podcast, we speak to Joan Larrea, the CEO of Convergence, the global network for blended finance, on efforts to accelerate the flow of private capital into emerging markets.
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    37 mins
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