The Indian government estimates that INR 4.75 trillion of investment is needed in the transmission sector to integrate renewable energy to the grid and meet its decarbonisation goals. We’re partnering with IndiGrid and Norfund to develop three renewable energy transmission projects in India. The projects are expected to deliver clean energy to people in the states of Madhya-Pradesh and Maharashtra. The projects are currently under construction and will be wholly acquired by IndiGrid once operational. This forms part of BII’s commitment to invest in regions in India where we can make the most impact to bring about positive economic, social and environmental outcomes. BII’s commitment remains subject to terms and conditions of the definitive agreement. Rohit Anand, Dhaval Dholabhai, Saumya Ahuja, Ella Whitaker, Vidhi Sharma, jaitra jani, Nagasimha Swamy, Shashank Chaudhary, Nikhil Varghese, Therese Rossiter, Saphira Surina Patel, Arun Prakash Korati, Srini Nagarajan, Holger Rothenbusch
About us
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 more productive, sustainable and inclusive economies, enabling people to build better lives for themselves and their communities. We currently partner with nearly 1,500 businesses, working with our investees to help them succeed and grow impactful businesses.
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http://www.bii.co.uk
External link for British International Investment
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- Financial Services
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- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Development finance, Emerging markets investment , Private Equity fund investing, Impact investing , Microfinance, Debt finance, Equity finance, Africa, Asia, Climate finance, and Gender lens investing
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123 Victoria street
London, SW1E 6DE, GB
Employees at British International Investment
Updates
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To eradicate poverty and achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, countries need economic growth – to generate goods and services, and jobs and opportunities for everyone, as well as to provide a tax base for governments to invest in social infrastructure and public goods. Investing to support a flourishing private sector is vital in achieving this. Find out more about some of our investees that are helping to improve access to goods and services that make a difference to people’s lives ⬇. Click the link in the comments to read more examples in our Annual Review 2023: Creating impact together.
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🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of our IMPACT = Podcast 🎧 In this episode, we speak to Tom Hall, Global Head of Social Impact & Philanthropy at UBS. Tom spoke to us about the need for collective impact and what this means when it comes to philanthropic investments. Tom also shares his experience of working with philanthropists who want to use their resources to change the world and discusses why sustainable investments with tangible impact outcomes are key to driving real change. Click the link in the comments to listen to the full episode ⬇️
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The below report looks at a critical issue at the heart of development finance – the relationship between economic growth and reducing poverty 📉. Understanding how countries have successfully eradicated poverty helps clarify the role of development finance institutions (DFIs). Our Head of Development Economics, Paddy Carter, recently presented the key takeaways from the report at the 2024 Norfund Conference. 📽 You can watch the recording of his presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eaYqKkvN
Our new report looks at a critical issue at the heart of development finance – the relationship between economic growth and reducing poverty. Understanding how countries have successfully eradicated poverty helps clarify the role of development finance institutions. Drawing on case studies from across the countries where we invest, the report highlights the importance of DFIs investing in sectors that deliver significant productivity gains. It also explores the need for private sector investment to be reinforced by public investment and social spending programmes to reduce poverty most effectively. 📈🤝. Read the full report on our website. Link available in the comments. #EconomicGrowth #PovertyReduction #SustainableDevelopment
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We will not achieve our mission to solve the biggest global development challenges unless we play our part to tackle the climate crisis. We invest in innovative businesses and far-sighted solutions to combat the climate emergency. Find out more about some of our investees that are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transform economies to be cleaner and greener, protect the environment and increase climate resilience🌱 ⬇. Click the link in the comments to read more examples in our Annual Review 2023: Creating impact together.
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We invest to achieve economic opportunities for all. One of the ways we do this is by investing in fragile and low-income countries. These are places where private sector investment remains scarce and it is hard to do business. In this video, find out how we’re fostering growth in these countries, including: ☀ Investing in Sierra Leone’s first large-scale independent power producer 🌍 Establishing a financing programme for SMEs in countries like Mali, Liberia and Togo 🔓 Unlocking investment in frontier economies through the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA)
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🌍 We recently published our 2023 Annual Review: Creating impact together. 🌎 2023 was another difficult year from a macroeconomic perspective, particularly in many of the countries where we invest. Against this backdrop, we were still able to commit £1.3 billion to impactful businesses. Read below some of the key achievements in numbers from the year. Link in the comments to read the full Review. ⬇
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It’s estimated that Africa currently attracts only 3 per cent of global energy investment. At BII, we’re committed to supporting and mobilising much needed private capital towards Africa’s green energy transition. We’ve committed $20 million to the Helios CLEAR Fund – a new climate fund that will invest in African growth-businesses in green sectors that support climate mitigation and adaptation. The fund, managed by our longstanding partner Helios Investment Partners, aims to become the largest Africa-focused climate fund. We’re pleased to be joined as anchor investors in the fund by other leading climate investors including InfraCo Africa, MOBILIST Global, the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund, FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and SIFEM - The Swiss Development Finance Institution. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, The Private Infrastructure Development Group, Anneliese Dodds, Christopher Chijiutomi, Richard Odumosu, ACA, Prince Nii Lamptey, Craig Gifford Justus Uwayesu, Donia B., Odunayo Ayorinde, Zinhle Tshabalala, Katrina Kwan, Louise Ollier, Seema Dhanani, CFA, Ellen Brookes, Dr. Chiara Trabacchi
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🎧 The latest episode of our IMPACT = Podcast is out now! 🎙️ In this episode, we speak to Tom Hall, Global Head of Social Impact & Philanthropy at UBS, about driving capital at scale across the whole capital spectrum, including philanthropy, into investments that measurably prove their impact. Tom shares his experience of working with philanthropists who want to use their resources to change the world and discusses why sustainable investments with tangible impact outcomes are key to driving real change. Click the link in the comments to listen to the full episode ⬇️
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It’s great to see the second publication in the Foundations of Growth series from the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA). This report highlights the opportunities for investment in frontier markets in Africa. It's based on an analysis of 400 businesses operating in the five countries where ARIA operates – Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Liberia and Sierra Leone. It categorises the companies operating in these markets, highlights their impact potential and discusses how they can be best supported. You can read the report here: https://lnkd.in/etSkwYCA or find out more below ⬇
Where are the opportunities to invest in frontier markets and how can these opportunities become a reality? A new publication from the Africa Resilience Investment Accelerator (ARIA) shares insights from our experience of supporting investment in five frontier markets in sub-Saharan Africa - Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ethiopia, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The publication is based on an analysis of 400 companies operating in these markets. It defines the categories of investment opportunities, what these businesses are looking for from a financing perspective and how investors can align their approaches with their needs. You can read the publication here: https://lnkd.in/etSkwYCA #frontiermarkets #impactinvesting British International Investment FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank