Boost access to international remittances in Africa

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Boost access to international remittances in Africa

11-07-2024

IFC arranged a $75 million financing package for TerraPay, which includes a $30 million loan from IFC's own account, a B Loan of $15 million provided by asset manager ILX under IFC's B Loan Program, and a combined parallel loan of $30 million from development finance institutions OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I and BIO.

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BIO grants a USD 15 million loan to Mutual Trust Bank in Bangladesh

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BIO grants a USD 15 million loan to Mutual Trust Bank in Bangladesh

13-06-2024

BIO Supports MSME Growth and Sustainability in Bangladesh with USD 15 Million Loan to Mutual Trust Bank

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Climate Strategy

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Climate Strategy

18-04-2024

BIO has published a renewed Climate and ecological sustainability strategy for BIO’s investments.

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USD 40 M European Backing for Uganda Rural Telecom Expansion

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USD 40 M European Backing for Uganda Rural Telecom Expansion

06-03-2024

TowerCo of Africa Uganda has secured US$40 million long-term financing from European development finance partners, including the European Investment Bank, the Development Bank of Austria (OeEB) and Belgian Investment Company for Developing countries, to support new investment aimed at significantly improving mobile phone network coverage in rural areas of Uganda, unlocking digital empowerment and economic advancement.

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Reception 18 January 2024

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Reception 18 January 2024

12-02-2024

On the 18th of January, BIO organised a reception as a celebration of the New Year, the first edition of the Ubora Prize, and the handover of the position of CEO of BIO of Luuk Zonneveld to Joris Totté.

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BIO joins IFC and SIMA in Launching Solar Green Bond for Small and Medium Solar Developers in Africa

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BIO joins IFC and SIMA in Launching Solar Green Bond for Small and Medium Solar Developers in Africa

07-02-2024

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in partnership with Social Investment Managers and Advisors LLC (SIMA Funds or SIMA) and other financiers have reached the first close of the $150 million SIMA Commercial & Industrial Solar Green Bond, which will finance small-scale productive-use solar projects throughout Africa.

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Publication of BIO's first digital Development and Sustainability Report

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Publication of BIO's first digital Development and Sustainability Report

25-09-2023

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) announces the publication of its first-ever digital edition of its Development and Sustainability Report.

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BIO announces new CEO

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BIO announces new CEO

06-09-2023

The Board of Directors of the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Joris Totté as the new Chief Executive Officer of the organization, effective as of March 1st, 2024. This appointment marks an exciting new chapter for BIO as it continues its mission of fostering sustainable development and economic growth in emerging markets.

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BIO and EDFI AgriFI invest EUR 6 M in gebana Faso

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BIO and EDFI AgriFI invest EUR 6 M in gebana Faso

05-09-2023

BIO, the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries, and EDFI AgriFI, the EU-funded Agriculture Financing Initiative, have proudly announced their co-investment of a total of EUR 6 million in gebana Faso (GFA), a pivotal step towards enhancing integrated and sustainable food supply chains in the region.

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