BII’s Annual Review 2025: Impact in action
2025 was a year of shifting global dynamics. The world in which we operate became more complex and even more demanding of long-term investment, reshaping the role of development finance.
At BII, we responded with action. We went further into frontier markets, strengthened partnerships, and mobilised private capital at scale, focusing on where our investment can make the greatest difference.
During the year, we committed £1.82 billion to businesses improving lives and protecting the planet. This included:
- Scaling climate finance: £827 million (45% of total commitments), supporting the transition to a low-carbon, resilient future
- Backing inclusive growth: £585 million invested with a gender lens (33% of total commitments), expanding opportunities for women
- Mobilising private capital: $1.7 billion alongside our investments, amplifying our impact
- Investing where need is greatest: £729 million in more fragile and lower-income economies
- Supporting jobs and taxes: Our portfolio directly supported over one million jobs, and our investees paid $5.5 billion in taxes
Beyond the numbers, this year’s report highlights the businesses and partnerships driving real change, from expanding access to clean energy and digital connectivity, to supporting jobs and livelihoods across Africa and Asia.
As we look back on the final year of our previous strategy and move into our next five-year phase, we remain focused on delivering impact through investment, deep partnerships, and mobilising others to go further.
I hope you will explore the Review and reflect with us on what we’ve achieved and what comes next. This is impact in action.
Warm regards,
Leslie Maasdorp
CEO, British International Investment
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