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British International Investment
@BritishIntInv
We are the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, backed by the UK Government.
London
Joined January 2010
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    This week, we were proud to be part of an important milestone to inaugurate the Berbera Economic Zone, joining @DP_World and the Somaliland Government. It will provide a vital economic boost to Somaliland and support growth in the broader Horn of Africa region.
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    Agriculture is critical to the Zimbabwe economy, employing 65 per cent of the population. We've committed $10 million to @NMBBankZim to help address the financing gap for agribusinesses in Zimbabwe. The funding will also support projects that promote mitigation and adaptation.
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    .@TonyOElumelu: "the single most important challenge in Africa is securing jobs for the young population" @AfricaProg #CHAfrica
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    We are delighted to see the latest development of the Berbera Port and the impact it will have at both a local and regional level. This is another example of how our long-term partnership with @DP_World aims to accelerate Africaโ€™s long-term trade potential.
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    We've partnered with @StanChart to provide up to $100 million of new lending to businesses in Zimbabwe. It's the largest investment in the country's private sector for several years ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/2L2q1vr
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    CDC Board member @afalli has written a piece for @GuardianNigeria on #NigeriaAt60. Nigeria at 60: CDC Group is celebrating a strong partnership Read it here โžก๏ธguardian.ng/features/focusโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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    This morning, @FCDOGovUK Secretary @trussliz announced our new name, five-year strategy and Chair. From 4 April 2022, we will become British International Investment, which highlights our role as part of the UK Governmentโ€™s international financing offer โžก๏ธ bit.ly/3xkVAJn
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    We are now British International Investment ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Our new name reflects who we are and what we do, and highlights our role as part of the UK Governmentโ€™s international financing offer.ย  Find out more โžก๏ธ bit.ly/3Lvw4qK @FCDOGovUK
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    .@DFID_UK Secretary of State @PennyMordaunt at CDC this morning: 'we face a $2.5 trillion financing gap for the Global Goals. The private sector needs to be part of the answer in closing it.' #SDGs ๐ŸŒ
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    Improving port performance in Sub-Saharan Africa by 25 per cent could add $2.6bn per year to the value of exports and reduce the price of imports by $3.2bn.ย  We're partnering with @DP_World to invest in ports and logistics infrastructure in Africa โžก๏ธ bit.ly/2X2ufhh
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    ๐Ÿ“กWe are thrilled to announce we are investing ยฃ2bn in Africa over the next two years. .@CDCgroup has a 70-year track record of making successful impact-led investments across the continent๐ŸŒ Find out moreโžก๏ธbit.ly/2RbapuM #InvestInAfrica
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    Fantastic evening celebrating the launch of our new name British International Investment with @UKinNigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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    At the @IMFNews and @WorldBank Meetings, we signed an MOU with @zanacoplc to provide $50 million to support SMEs and climate finance projects in Zambia. The signing was witnessed by Minister @S_Musokotwane and Minister @vickyford ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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    Members of our senior team were delighted to meet with @HHichilema, the President of Zambia, at #COP26. It was a great opportunity to strengthen our partnership and look at ways we can further collaborate to bolster sustainable and inclusive growth โžก๏ธ bit.ly/2ZWM5Uc ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฒ