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@BritishIntInv's CEO. Formerly @BigSocietyCap, @gatesfoundation and @JPMorgan. Tweeting about #globaldev, #econdev, #fin4dev, #impinv.

London, England
Joined April 2009
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Nick O'Donohoe
10 months
RT @Diop_IFC: Always a pleasure meeting with @BritishInvInv CEO @nickodonohoe. Our partnership is strong and we're always looking to expand…
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
I’m delighted to share @BritishIntInv's Annual Review 2022: Investing for a better tomorrow – I’m proud that despite a series of global challenges over the past year, we made £1.27 billion of new, impact-led commitments.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
I was pleased to visit one of our investees @KashfFoundation in Pakistan earlier this year, and to meet some of the women the company is supporting, to build their businesses and create additional income
@BritishIntInv
British International Investment
2 years
We're proud to back businesses like @KashfFoundation, which are proactively closing gender gaps by supporting women entrepreneurs.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
I’m proud we’ve been able to continue our support to WorldLink in Nepal. I visited the company last year and saw how it’s bringing internet access to rural and isolated communities, which is transforming lives.
@BritishIntInv
British International Investment
2 years
Today, we’re delighted to announce a new $8.4m investment in @WLinkComm, to expand access to the internet across rural Nepal. In this video, find out how WorldLink is connecting communities in some of Nepal's most remote areas.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
I’m proud of the impact @BritishIntInv has had in India since we first invested there in the 1980s. Our new report explores our recent impact and current strategy.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
It’s a pleasure to announce the appointment of Chris Chijiutomi as MD, Head of Africa at BII. Chris will lead our operations in Africa.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
In Africa, only half the population is connected to the internet. Find out how this Kenyan business is transforming access to internet in East Africa.
@BritishIntInv
British International Investment
2 years
In Africa, only half the population is connected to the internet. In Kenya, one firm - @poa_internet - is using wifi technology to offer an unlimited data broadband service at substantially lower prices than other operators. Find out more in this video ⬇️
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
In our first newsletter for 2023, I reflect on the big issues for global development in the year ahead. You can read it and subscribe below.
@BritishIntInv
British International Investment
2 years
📩 Have you read our latest Insight newsletter? Inside you'll find a range of pieces on: ✅ The big questions we're thinking about in 2023 ✅ Our impact in India ✅ Tools for businesses to build climate resilience Read and subscribe ➡️
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
RT @AndrewmitchMP: I visited @portdakar today with @DPWorldUK to discuss the new port of Ndayane. Another example of the fabulous work of @…
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
Thank you @BDHC_Sarah for hosting us. Pakistan is a priority market for BII and we’re committed to making investments that build resilience, support sustainable growth and a greener economy.
@BritishIntInv
British International Investment
2 years
A wonderful evening yesterday in Karachi celebrating 35 years of investment in Pakistan! It was great to be hosted by @BDHC_Sarah and see so many of you there including a number of key stakeholders from our investee companies in Pakistan.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
Last week I was in Pakistan and had the opportunity to visit several businesses in our portfolio. This included meeting inspiring women entrepreneurs supported by @KashfFoundation, and visiting Zephyr Power, a wind farm providing clean renewable energy to Pakistan's grid.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
I wrote recently about my key takeaways from #COP27, and what needs to happen if we’re to live up to the promises of the Climate Summit – you can read my blog below.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
We were delighted that Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly joined us last week as we announced our new $75 million partnership with @AGF_Group to fund African SMEs.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
We set up @MedAccessUK to help improve access to life-changing medical supplies at an affordable price. Last week, the organisation turned five. This article explains the impact MedAccess has achieved over that time.
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
As part of the Adaptation and Resilience Investors Collaborative we're accelerating critical private investment in climate adaptation and resilience. Delighted to meet with members of ARIC at #COP27 and to join with @UNEP_FI who will be supporting the partnership.
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Eric Usher
2 years
Pleased to sign w @BritishIntInv CEO Nick O'Donohoe @ #COP27 mandate for @unepfi to assume secretariat of Adaptation and Resilience Investors Collaborative (#ARIC) whose members are committed to scaling adapt/res investments in vulnerable countries. #PublicMeetsPrivateFinance
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
This guide to transition finance we published at #COP27 is an important practical tool to support financial institutions accelerate progress in the net-zero transition.
@BritishIntInv
British International Investment
2 years
Today we've launched guidance to support transition finance in Africa. Our Practitioner's Guide, along with a Common Statement, provides financial institutions with an approach to align financial flows for net-zero and climate-resilient development:
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
I’m enjoying taking in the diverse perspectives of contributors to The African Climate Conversation from @BritishIntInv. Lots of food for thought ahead of COP27 on how communities across Africa can address the climate crisis:
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
Thank you @ukinsouthafrica and @adamwbye for hosting us. We’re committed to continuing to be a major climate financier in the country, as we support the energy transition and help deliver clean power.
@BritishIntInv
British International Investment
2 years
Last night in Johannesburg, we partnered with @ukinsouthafrica to launch British International Investment and reaffirm our commitment to investing in accelerating the country's economic dynamism. Thanks to @adamwbye and the team for co-hosting ➡️ 🇬🇧🇿🇦
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
RT @adamwbye: Great to have @nickodonohoe, CEO of @BritishIntInv, the 🇬🇧 development finance institution, in #Johannesburg this week. BII…
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Nick O'Donohoe
2 years
We know the climate crisis is having a significant impact on businesses in the countries where we invest. In this @britishintinv report, it’s interesting to see the ways companies are responding and what they need from investors to effectively tackle it:
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