The Impact Programme

Catalysing impact in Sub-Saharan Africa & South Asia. Tweets on impact investing.

[FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank @FMO_development]

Last year, we established the GPB 150 mln Mobilising Finance for Forests #blendedfinance investment program together with the UK government.

Learn more about the highlights of the MFF program, its performance, and more in our first MFF Annual Report: https://t.co/YkLxSmqrNz

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

The UK's new strategy for international development, published today, clearly recognises the importance of mobilising private sector investment in creating positive impact around the world. #impinv #UKAid

https://t.co/WVBV1f4gcZ

[Pioneers Post @PioneersPost]

NEW: CDC Group invests £2.2bn in Africa in 2020 and 2021, beats target

Read the story: https://t.co/v7v4qZKzTf

@CDCgroup @nickodonohoe

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

@IIXglobal @SGX @DFCgov @Clifford_Chance @lathamwatkins @Paul_Hastings @HarneysGlobal @ChapmanTripp @P4Gpartnerships @RockefellerFdn Congratulations on this achievement.

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

From strength to strength #impactinvesting

[IIX @IIXglobal]

We have successfully listed the US$30 million Women’s Livelihood Bond™ for Climate on @SGX! We couldn't have welcomed the week with more positive news; looking forward to creating more #sustainable livelihoods for underserved women.

Read more here: https://t.co/DgTi4rb9vI

[World Benchmarking Alliance @SDGBenchmarks]

How will we assess and rank the performance of the 400 most influential financial institutions in the world?

Take a look at our Financial System Benchmark Methodology to learn more:
https://t.co/q8x6CXbsjN

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

A great case study of a #blendedfinance structure that is successfully mobilising institutional #impactinvesting capital at scale.

[GSG Impact @GSGImpact]

“While governments have a huge responsibility to lead and tools that are uniquely at their disposal…we will only be able to mobilise the pace and scale of change we urgently need towards sustainability, resilience and renewal” with private-sector commitment. - Lord @ZacGoldsmith

[GSG Impact @GSGImpact]

"We have the tools; we have the money". Now it’s about channelling it in the right way, with collaboration between the public & private sectors. - @NickHurdUK #InvestForImpact #TimeToDeliver #G7

[GSG Impact @GSGImpact]

“There is an urgent need to increase the volume and effectiveness of capital” to make a positive impact. - Douglas Peterson #InvestForImpact #TimeToDeliver #G7

[GSG Impact @GSGImpact]

Echoing the findings of the ITF reports, @AmmaLartey says we need to "mobilise capital at scale" whilst ensuring that no communities are left behind. A Just Transition means that all countries can “step into a better future” together. #InvestForImpact #TimeToDeliver #G7

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

The Impact Programme is proud to have supported the #G7 Impact Taskforce #TimeToDeliver, launching at Mansion House today. What are the actions needed to put impact at the heart of investing?

[GSG Impact @GSGImpact]

How can we mobilise private capital for people & the planet?

The #G7-backed Impact Taskforce has released #TimeToDeliver, setting out the actions private & public actors must take to put impact at the heart of investing: https://t.co/tfgweoe3G9

#InvestForImpact @ImpactInvInst

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

Foreign Direct Investment to Africa fell by 16% in 2020. How can the #impactinvesting sector start to mobilise the levels of investment Africa needs?

Driving Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to Africa https://t.co/qd16EfsncX via @WorldBank

[CDSB @CDSBglobal]

The new Biodiversity Application Guidance aims to extend the #TCFD recommendations and its core elements to nature. It supports users in applying the CDSB Framework to the natural capital elements of climate change, water, and biodiversity. View here - https://t.co/sEtN3VEMec

[United Nations @UN]

Today, more than 40 million people are victims of modern slavery including child labour and forced marriage. Women and girls remain disproportionately affected.

More on Thursday's Abolition of Slavery Day,: https://t.co/w0y1uWmsQ6

[British International Investment @BritishIntInv]

In 2017, we set out a five-year strategy for how we could contribute to tackling the key development challenges facing Africa and South Asia.

As we come to the end of the strategy period, we reflect on our achievements and lessons we've learnt since ➡️ https://t.co/yjeTPlD9iB

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

And the people who have done least to contribute to the climate crisis will be the people who suffer most from its impact. This is why the #JustTransition is so critical, and why we must do more to support #adaptation and build #resilience.

[British International Investment @BritishIntInv]

In his latest blog, our CEO @nickodonohoe reflects on #COP26 and the Glasgow Climate Pact, and assesses how we can deliver on the promises made over the past couple of weeks.

Read it here ➡️ https://t.co/5AI8b2hagm

[GSG Impact @GSGImpact]

At the #GSGSummit, leaders from the global impact movement shared their insights & excitement about the future. Douglas Peterson @SPGlobal, a Chair of the #G7ITF, said: "Many companies are already starting to report their impact. We want to take advantage of the momentum."

[Pioneers Post @PioneersPost]

Overheard at #COP26 : "If we're not getting a fair and just transition, we're going to create more polarisation in the world”
– Larry Fink, CEO, @BlackRock

Read our pick of the conference's top quotes on impact business & finance: https://t.co/5NLxMhzI2H
#GreenHorizon #impinv

[The Impact Programme @ImpactProgramme]

Congratulations to our partner @impmgmt on its remarkable achievements in the past 5 years. In 2015, #impactinvesting was in its infancy. Now, despite some growing pains along the way, the efforts of IMP and its partners have built a strong identity and a well-defined framework.

[Impact Management Project @impmgmt]

1/3 The Impact Management Project (IMP) began in 2016 as a time-bound forum for building global consensus on how to measure, assess and report impacts on people and the natural environment.

5 years after launching, the IMP’s facilitation role has concluded as planned, after...