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We are pleased to announce the renewal of a $350 million risk sharing facility with Standard Chartered to support the trade finance needs of SMEs and corporates across Africa and South Asia.   Access to trade finance is a key challenge for businesses, limiting their growth and economic development in these regions. Through our partnership, we’ve facilitated over $10 billion in trade volumes since 2013, enabling growth in critical sectors like food and healthcare.   This facility will continue to increase access to much needed capital, helping businesses thrive and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Decent Work & Economic Growth and Industry Innovation & Infrastructure. #ImpactInvesting #Africa #SouthAsia #SustainableGrowth #SMEFinance #DevelopmentFinance #BII #InclusiveGrowth #StandardChartered Read more on the link in the comments Anneliese Dodds Nick O'Donohoe Saif Malik Freddie Tucker Admir Imami , Ihor T. Anton Paukner Matthew North Shukti Trivedi Joe Huxley Charles Hare Tim Bescoby Natasha Kate Ward Jonathan van der Westhuizen Agnieszka Medygral

In case you haven't heard it yet, the latest episode of the Impact Equals podcast, we are joined by Mohamed Nasheed, former President of the Maldives and renowned climate activist. As Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), Nasheed discusses the urgent need for global climate action, sharing insights from his journey as a political leader and climate champion. He highlights the importance of South-South collaboration, where developing nations can exchange knowledge, technology, and resources to combat climate challenges and promote sustainable development. Tune in to hear his vision for resilience and innovation in the face of the climate crisis on the link in the comments. #ImpactEquals #Podcast #ClimateAction #MohamedNasheed #ClimateChange #SustainableDevelopment #SouthSouthCollaboration #ClimateVulnerable #Innovation #Sustainability #GlobalClimateCrisis #Resilience

Exciting News! Our platform Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana has announced an investment in Truecoco Ghana Ltd, a local agricultural processing and exporting company in Ghana.   GIP was established by BII to provide long-term capital in mainly local currency to SMEs in Ghana, bridging the financing gap essential for economic growth.   The investment will help Truecoco to expand its soybean processing operations which will support the livelihoods of small-scale farmers in Ghana. It will also fund the launch of an industrial biochar carbon removal project that will help to improve soil health and capture carbon from the atmosphere, contributing to sustainable agriculture and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.   This partnership promotes environmental sustainability while empowering over 4,000 smallholder farmers in Ghana and is a great example of how GIP is committed to driving transformative growth within the SME sector in Ghana.   #SustainableInvestment #CarbonCapture #Biochar #EconomicGrowth #SMEs #Truecoco #Ghana Jacob Kholi Freddy Lydford Kwabena Asante-Poku Jnr, CFA

We are excited to announce a $150m trade liquidity program with Absa Group to help close Africa’s trade finance gap, which is estimated to be between $100bn and $120bn.   This long-standing partnership will provide crucial trade finance for businesses across Africa, with a focus on sustainable and inclusive funding. This includes supporting strategic sectors such as agriculture, FMCG and healthcare and underserved groups comprising small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those led by women and youth. The investment qualifies for 2X Global for promoting gender equality, inclusive leadership, and social impact.   The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the World Bank Annual Meetings with Nick O'Donohoe - BII CEO, Anneliese Dodds - UK Minister for Development and Charles Russon - Interim Group CEO, Absa Group   To find out more about how this historical partnership has provided much needed trade finance in countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Mozambique – supporting over US$1bn in trade volumes, read more on the link in the comments.   #ImpactInvesting #TradeFinance #Africa #SustainableGrowth #SMEFinance #DevelopmentFinance #BII #Absa #InclusiveGrowth #2XChallenge #AfCFTA Absa Group Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office David Banson Admir Imami Mosa Tshabalala Sherifa Omerspahic Thithi K. Joe Huxley Jonathan van der Westhuizen Gina Edmonds Katharine Tengtio Adeola Chetachi Adesola Joel Bensoor, CFA Dami Ayeko Samir Abhyankar

Waste plastic poses a significant risk to the health of our ecosystems. As well as being an unsightly blight on our environments, microplastic pollution is affecting even the most remote corners of the planet. Effective recycling of plastic is key to managing this global issue. In India, particularly in West Bengal, local recycling capacity is not enough to tackle the enormous amount of generated plastic waste. That’s why we are providing $24 million in financing to MAGPET POLYMERS PRIVATE LIMITED to support the development of an integrated bottle-to-bottle food-grade recycling plant in West Bengal. The company has been focused on pioneering sustainable plastic waste management and reducing reliance on virgin plastics. The expansion of Magpet’s operations will keep more plastic in a circular lifecycle, reduce emissions and creating more jobs along the supply chain. Nikhil Kaviraj Chulani Mokshda Wanchoo Solomon Egbo-Egbo Juhi Vasanwala Shukti Trivedi Awani Yaduwanshi Matt Watts Vineeth Menon Kavi Unadkat Shirley P. Katie Richardson Minahil Amin Ragini Pillai Veronica Hare Richard Palmer Arun Prakash Korati John Kelting Stephen Priestley Maria Smith British High Commission in India Indroneel Goho Devendra Surana

Our application deadline is approaching! As you apply to our Graduate Programme, you'll undertake a series of assessments. Alan, a BII Investment and Impact Graduate Analyst has given some insight into our application process: "The process started with an online test and was follow by a motivational-based interview. The next and final step was the assessment centre which was an intense day filled with a group exercise, a case study, presenting the findings of the case study to senior staff and then another interview with senior staff at BII. During the day, many of the first graduate intake as well as other staff from BII were kind enough to make themselves available to answer all the questions I had about BII and why working there was special." Find out more about our graduate programme : https:https://lnkd.in/eTippi3V and hear what else Alan had to say 👉 https://lnkd.in/eApQjZxC #impactinvesting #graduateprogramme #graduateopportunity

In the latest episode of the Impact Equals podcast, we are joined by Mohamed Nasheed, former President of the Maldives and renowned climate activist. As Chair of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), Nasheed discusses the urgent need for global climate action, sharing insights from his journey as a political leader and climate champion. He highlights the importance of South-South collaboration, where developing nations can exchange knowledge, technology, and resources to combat climate challenges and promote sustainable development. Tune in to hear his vision for resilience and innovation in the face of the climate crisis. Download the episode from the link in the comments or wherever you get your podcasts. #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ImpactEqualsPodcast #SouthSouthCooperation #GlobalWarming #ClimateVulnerableForum #Innovation #MohamedNasheed #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateLeadership #Resilience

Join us at the The Global Impact Investing Network Impact Forum 2024 for an insightful panel discussion on balancing impact, risk, return, and liquidity in strategic asset allocation. This session will dive deep into the decision-making process behind impact-led investments and share how to successfully integrate impact into your portfolio.   Featuring an expert panel of global leaders in the field, we’ll explore practical strategies to prioritize investment pipelines and deliver on complex, impactful goals.   Speakers: Liz Lloyd, Chief Investment Officer, British International Investment Maria Teresa Zappia, Global Head of Impact, Schroders, BlueOrchard Shawn Cole, Professor, Harvard Business School   Don’t miss out on these invaluable insights!   #ImpactInvesting #SustainableFinance #InvestmentStrategy #ImpactLeadership #GIINImpactForum #RiskAndReturn #StrategicAllocation #BritishInternationalInvestment #BlendedFinance

Private investors need to look at the opportunities in Africa! Read the views of BII Chair Diana Layfield as she discusses game-changing climate finance and digital infrastructure are creating unparalleled opportunities. Learn how investors can reshape Africa's future here: https://lnkd.in/epZeGkQB. #Invesment #AfricaRising #ClimateFinance

We were pleased to host an event in Accra last month in partnership with the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce. The event was aimed at skilling up senior business leaders in the country on incorporating ESG into their business practices. Ensuring companies have ESG management systems in place is one of the core requirements of our Policy on Responsible Investing, which guides our work with all our investees. Good ESG management helps ensure businesses are resilient to external shocks, maintain their social license to operate, and can attract future investment. To support our investees meet those requirements, and ensure they grow sustainably, we offer guidance, tools and capacity-building workshops. We also want to support the broader business community with this guidance and tools, so we were pleased to work with UKGCC on this event to share our expertise more widely. One attendee said: “The event improved my understanding of a different way of communicating and persuading company boards and c-suites on the materiality of key ESG factors. It also increased my understanding of ESG risk management and value creation from a development finance investment lens.” We look forward to collaborating further with UKGCC in the future!