Essor

#Essor was a programme to improve the business environment in the #DRC / Essor était un programme visant à améliorer l'environnement des affaires en #RDC

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

Achievement #5
Essor played a critical role in the development of the ‘GUIGE’ - a practical guidance tool with the power to achieve real social impact by addressing gender imbalances in the DRC energy sector. Find out more here: https://t.co/DJP6h9ZmrW

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

Achievement #4
In Summer 2021, an international consortium agreed to develop, finance and build solar-powered mini-grids in the DRC which, when live, will serve more than 500,000 people. Read about the critical role Essor played in this achievement: https://t.co/pgClUkSM7R

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

Achievement #3
The DRC is home to the 2nd largest carbon sink on earth. Despite this, the country receives little international climate finance. Read about the work we did to resolve this issue, by developing a Climate Finance and Policy Roadmap, here: https://t.co/5o8aF6bNKp

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

Achievement #2
“Five years ago, I could not imagine having a functional, digitalised registry…Essor was the first to introduce the idea, sell it, and make it attractive.” Read more about our work to deliver an online Collateral Registry in the DRC here: https://t.co/4cO7iZx9po

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

Achievement #1
Essor’s support to roll out business registration single window centres in the DRC has been a contributing factor to the country’s improvement in the World Bank’s Starting a Business indicator on the Ease of Doing Business Index. Read more: https://t.co/SHJPyIBiXa

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

@FCDOGovUK
@PwC_UK
@PwC_InterDev

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

January 2022 marks the end of #Essor after seven years. In the coming days, we will share details about our story. But, for now, we want to thank our delivery partners, #BritishEmbassyKinshasa, #FCDO, and the #DRC government, for everyone’s contributions to Essor's success.

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

"Unlocking the DRC's power potential through technical assistance"

@Essor_RDC's work to deliver the 'world's largest solar mini-grids' has been featured in @Proparco's quarterly magazine!☀️

See the full article here: https://t.co/Xaaid9dDyC 🏆

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

Today, @CDCgroup announced their 5-year plan, their new incoming Chair, and their new name. All in all, a big day!
@Essor_RDC is proud to have worked closely with the CDC Group - specifically @GridworksLLP - to deliver access to green, affordable energy in the #DRC.
☀️🌿🇨🇩

[British International Investment @BritishIntInv]

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 Government’s international financing offer ➡️ https://t.co/FCuMNE7MVy

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

@FCDOGovUK @tomstevenette @AnnieNzeke @PwC_UK @PwC_InterDev @andy_woodfield @stevenkershaw2 @PhilaeSAS @LinklatersLLP

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

Well this is exciting! @Essor_RDC has been recognised in @PwC_UK's Annual Report 2021 for our innovative work which will bring affordable #GreenEnergy to more than half a million people in three northern cities in the #DRC. ☀️🌿🇨🇩

Read the report here: https://t.co/8sb4P77XjE

[COP26 @COP26]

On climate, the world will succeed, or fail, as one.

Now is the time for real action.

#COP26 begins today. We must make it count.

#TogetherForOurPlanet

[UK in DRC @UKinDRC]

Pour les communautés en #Afrique, les impacts du changement climatique se font déjà sentir.
Alors que les dirigeants du 🌍 se réunissent pour intensifier l'action en faveur du climat et s'assurer que nous ne dépassons pas 1,5°C, voici pourquoi la #COP26 est si importante 👇

[Essor @Essor_RDC]

@andy_woodfield @PwC_UK @FCDOGovUK @UKinDRC @gajewska_aga @EmmaHLCox @LordMcConnell @QuentinCole_ @DanSchwarzmann @VelavanG @PwC_InterDev @KevinJDEllis @vickyford @andy_woodfield We're proud too! We are so proud of the work that we have achieved so far and we are grateful to be recognised in @PwC_UK's 2021 Annual Report.
Thank you to our team of partners who have made this work, and our successes thus far, possible. 👏

[Emily Maltman @EmilyMaltmanUK]

Bienvenue Président Tshisekedi @Presidence_RDC à Glasgow pour #COP26. Cette opportunité est unique pour mettre en avant nos ambitions conjointes pour protéger l’environnement, les forêts et rassurer le développement durable. 🇬🇧 🇨🇩 #TogetherForOurPlanet #ClimateAction

[UK in DRC @UKinDRC]

La déclaration conjointe des donateurs sur le bassin du Congo.
Une contribution collective d’au moins $1.5 milliard de financement entre 2021 et 2025, pour protéger les forêts tropicales de la région⬇️
https://t.co/HJL4oVbwHw #COP26

[Emily Maltman @EmilyMaltmanUK]

Je suis heureuse que @Presidence_RDC 🇨🇩 et PM Boris Johnson 🇬🇧 aient signé un accord aujourd’hui de 2021 à 2031 pour protéger les forêts de la RDC et améliorer les conditions de vie du peuple Congolais

Initiative pour la forêt de l’Afrique Centrale/ CAFI

#TogetherForOurPlanet

[UK in DRC @UKinDRC]

Le bassin du Congo, deuxième puits de carbone du monde, est une solution clé au changement climatique
#CongoBasin
#TogetherForOurPlanet
#COP26

[John Murton @JohnMurton]

Great to see leaders really beginning to treat the #CongoBasin as seriously as the Amazon. #COP26

[Thomas Pedrick 🇺🇦 @thomas_pedrick]

Read about how @PwC_UK facilitated a landmark green energy deal signed by the Democratic Republic of Congo government that will bring green energy to half a million people, boost economic growth and reduce carbon emissions: https://t.co/Nh0gzGBBw2 #PwC2021AR