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Nigeria has one of the world’s highest rates of power outages and one of the lowest levels of electricity generation. For many, diesel generators are the norm. But they are expensive, unreliable, and polluting.   Our $3million investment in Arnergy Solar Limited is helping change that.   Arnergy is providing clean, affordable solar power for SMEs and households across Nigeria. With more than half of their customer base made up of SMEs, Arnergy is helping them reduce their energy costs, improve productivity, and operate more reliably. And at that same time, it’s helping reduce emissions to support Nigeria’s shift to a more sustainable future.   Watch our new video on how Arnergy is powering progress in Nigeria.   Find it, and more of our investment stories, on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/e_9jm93z #ClimateFinance #EnergyTransition #Nigeria #SMEs #CleanEnergy #ImpactInvestment #DFI #BritishInternationalInvestment

A new blog about the fantastic British International Investment investee Virunga Energies featuring new research about the many benefits of electronic cookstoves, which include money saved on charcoal and revenues for VE. The blog also touches on the willingness of households to pay for electrical appliances and grid connections, and what DFIs can and cannot do in the most challenging of environments.

Blended finance is becoming an essential tool for driving investment into climate and development solutions in emerging markets.   In this episode of the IMPACT= podcast, we speak with Joan M. Larrea, CEO of Convergence Blended Finance, about how concessional capital from development finance institutions can help mobilise private investment at scale.   As global development budgets face increasing pressure, blended finance offers a way to deliver greater impact with fewer resources.   Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eXqTcbUs   #ImpactEquals #BlendedFinance #DevelopmentFinance #ClimateFinance #PrivateCapital #EmergingMarkets #JoanLarrea #Convergence #BritishInternationalInvestment #ImpactInvesting

Around 1-3 billion people globally live with unreliable electricity, and in sub-Saharan Africa, 600 million have no access to power. Power, however, is more than energy, it drives economic growth, job creation and social inclusion. Our latest #BIIInsight report explores how improving the reliability of electricity, not just access, has the most profound impact on reducing financial poverty, boosting productivity, and creating opportunities for women and underserved communities. Some insights: - Reliable power increases firm productivity, wages, and employment. - Households with better electricity access experience improved education, healthcare, and gender equality. - Investments in power infrastructure can unlock economic potential in emerging markets. Join the conversation on how we can drive inclusive growth through better energy solutions. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/evvBY7A3 #PoweringGrowth #EnergyForAll #InclusiveDevelopment #EmergingMarkets #SustainableInvesting #DevelopmentFinance #BIIImpact Greencroft Economics Hayat A. Therese Rossiter, Sunjum Sandhu, Jesse Baver, Paddy Carter, Marie Godet, Katrina Kwan, Geoffrey Manley, and Holger Rothenbusch

Congratulations to our investee BasiGo on a historic milestone in Rwanda’s journey toward sustainable mobility. The successful launch of Kigali’s first all-electric scheduled bus route and the rollout of Rwanda’s first electric intercity bus service marks a major step forward for inclusive, zero-emission public transport in the region. With 22 electric buses now operating across high-demand city and intercity routes, BasiGo is not only reducing emissions but also creating green jobs, strengthening transport infrastructure, and helping shape the future of clean mobility in Africa. We are proud to support BasiGo as they expand across Rwanda and deliver lasting impact for people and planet. #ElectricMobility #SustainableTransport #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #PublicTransport #BIIImpact #AfricaForward #GreenGrowth

How are development finance institutions evolving to mobilise more private capital in emerging and frontier markets? In the latest episode of Talking Development, The World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde sits down with our CEO Leslie Maasdorp, to explore the role DFIs can play in accelerating progress on global goals like Mission 300. They discuss how reducing investment risks, deepening partnerships, and aligning with private capital can help create jobs, expand energy access, and spur sustainable growth across Africa and beyond. Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ekb6hGvh #DevelopmentFinance #PrivateCapital #ImpactInvesting #Mission300 #AfricaDevelopment #ClimateFinance #EmergingMarkets #BII

Are you thinking about a pursuing a career with true Impact and interested in hearing our CEO’s career journey? We’re hosting an Insight Event at our London office on Tuesday 17 June, and you’re invited.   You’ll have the opportunity to hear from our new CEO, Leslie Maasdorp, a seasoned public and private sector leader. With a career spanning multilateral development banks, global investment firms, and national government, Mr. Maasdorp brings a rare and practical lens to the question at the heart of Africa and South East Asia’s economic future. Leslie will give a keynote speech about his inspiring global career in finance and share advice for the next generation of changemakers.   You’ll hear from current Graduate Analysts, meet Impact and Investment professionals, and get tips from our Future Talent team to help you apply with confidence.   Whether you’re actively applying or just curious about what it’s like to work in development finance, this is a chance to find out more in a relaxed setting. Join us at the BII head office, near Victoria 5:15 – 7:30pm, Tuesday 17 June, light refreshments will be provided. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eirHjyXU

At the Mission 300 Private Sector Consultation, hosted by the The World Bank Group, government and business leaders will come together to explore how to mobilize more private capital for energy access across the continent. The goal is ambitious and urgent: connect 300 million people in Africa to electricity by 2030. This isn’t just about power, it’s about enabling hospitals and schools, boosting industrial development, creating jobs and opportunity while powering economies at scale. Public funding alone won’t get us there. That’s why conversations about financial solutions to unlock private investment are important. We’re proud to join this important dialogue. Because investing in energy access means investing in Africa’s future. #Mission300 #EnergyAccess #PrivateCapital #AfricaDevelopment #BII #CleanEnergy #BIIImpact #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyForAll

As development budgets shrink across North America and Europe, the need for every dollar to deliver maximum impact has never been greater. Blended finance is emerging as a powerful tool, combining concessionary capital from DFIs with private investment, to meet urgent climate and development challenges in emerging markets. In this episode, we speak to Joan M. Larrea, CEO of Convergence Blended Finance, the global network for blended finance, about how we can unlock more private capital for greater impact where it’s needed most. You can read their latest report here: https://lnkd.in/e27gNf6y Listen now to hear how blended finance is shaping the future of development: https://lnkd.in/eXqTcbUs #ImpactEquals #BlendedFinance #EmergingMarkets #ClimateFinance #BII #DevelopmentFinance #PrivateCapital #Convergence #JoanLarrea #DFIs #SustainableDevelopment #BritishInternationalInvestment #Podcast

As we wrap up our Africa Month celebrations, we’re closing with a powerful voice from the top. Our final voicecard in this special series comes from Christopher Chijiutomi, Managing Director and Head of Africa here at BII. In this short voice note, Chris shares why he remains optimistic about Africa’s future, from its fast-growing economies and tech innovation to the vital role the continent plays in global climate and food security. He’s speaking from Abidjan during the African Development Bank meetings, where leaders are focused on Africa’s development and resilience. Click to hear his reflections on why Africa’s growth matters for all of us. #AfricaRising #ImpactInvesting #BII #AfricaMonth #DevelopmentFinance #ClimateAction #DigitalAfrica