Investing for Impact
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Podcast Overview
<div>We are the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, backed by the UK Government. <br> <br> With over 75 years’ experience, we are a trusted investment partner to businesses in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. We invest to create productive, sustainable and inclusive economic outcomes for those that need our capital the most and who want to build better lives for themselves and their communities. <br> <br> We currently partner with over 1,000 businesses, working with our investees to help them succeed and grow impactful businesses.</div>
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4/1/2016
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Recent Episodes
January 8, 2026
IMPACT= Post COP30 reflections on mobilising capital for climate and development
<div> <p>In this post‑COP30 debrief, BII’s Amal‑Lee Amin is joined by two leading voices in climate finance - Nick Mabey, CEO of E3G and founder of London Climate Action Week, and Rhian‑Mari Thomas, CEO of the Green Finance Institute, to share their reflections on what the summit delivered and how progress can be accelerated.</p><p>Together, they discuss the key outcomes from COP30, examine the funding gaps that remain in global climate commitments, and reflect on how multilateral cooperation can be strengthened at a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty.</p><p>From the future of climate finance to the practical realities of turning pledges into measurable progress, the conversation highlights why collaboration across governments, institutions, and markets has never been more important.</p><p>Listen to more about the progress being made to tackle the climate crisis, and explore how we can accelerate real‑world solutions to address the greatest challenge facing the world today.</p></div>
August 21, 2025
IMPACT= Investing for gender equity and climate resilience
Lori Kerr, CEO of FinDev Canada, and Leslie Maasdorp, CEO of British International Investment, discuss how integrated investments in gender equity and climate resilience drive transformative change in emerging markets.
May 20, 2025
IMPACT = Using blended finance to increase private capital in emerging markets
Host [Host Name] interviews Joan Larrea, CEO of Convergence, discussing how blended finance attracts private capital to emerging markets for greater impact.
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Recent guests on Investing for Impact
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Joan Larrea
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Cherie Blair CBE KC
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Laurie Spengler
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Michael Anderson
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Raghuram Talluri
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Maria Smith
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Sarah Alexander
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Mohamed Nasheed
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Manfred Schepers
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Jane Goodland
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Amal-Lee Amin
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Michael Jacobs
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- What is Investing for Impact?
<div>We are the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, backed by the UK Government. <br> <br> With over 75 years’ experience, we are a trusted investment partner to businesses in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. We invest to create productive, sustainable and inclusive economic outcomes for those that need our capital the most and who want to build better lives for themselves and their communities. <br> <br> We currently partner with over 1,000 businesses, working with our investees to help them succeed and grow impactful businesses.</div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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