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Owned by the UK Government, BII is a vital part of the UK’s international development work to make the world a safer, fairer and more prosperous place for everyone.
We tackle poverty and the climate crisis by investing in businesses in developing countries to improve people’s lives and help protect the planet. Our work targets the underlying causes of these problems, helping countries break free from aid dependency for good.
Our investments create jobs and opportunities. They generate tax revenues and enhance security. They help combat the climate crisis. Importantly, our investments demonstrate it’s possible to invest successfully, and attract the future private capital that economies need.
Owned by the UK Government, BII is a vital part of the UK’s international development work to make the world a safer, fairer and more prosperous place for everyone.
We tackle poverty and the climate crisis by investing in businesses in developing countries to improve people’s lives and help protect the planet. Our work targets the underlying causes of these problems, helping countries break free from aid dependency for good.
Our investments create jobs and opportunities. They generate tax revenues and enhance security. They help combat the climate crisis. Importantly, our investments demonstrate it’s possible to invest successfully, and attract the future private capital that economies need.










