Mission 300: Partnering to Unlock Private Investment | Talking Development
How are development finance institutions evolving to unlock private capital? In this episode of Talking Development, World Bank Managing Director Anna Bjerde speaks with Leslie Maasdorp, Chief Executive of British International Investment. By reducing investment risks and fostering collaboration, they’re supporting goals like Mission 300 and driving jobs, energy access, and growth across Africa and beyond. Learn more: http://wrld.bg/kss150TtmNj @BritishInternationalInvestment
00:00 Introduction
00:46 What is British International Investment?
01:49 Career path and multilateral banking experience
02:58 Mobilizing private capital: Opportunities and challenges
05:56 Mission 300 and the energy access challenge
08:16 Anna’s take
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00:00 Introduction
00:46 What is British International Investment?
01:49 Career path and multilateral banking experience
02:58 Mobilizing private capital: Opportunities and challenges
05:56 Mission 300 and the energy access challenge
08:16 Anna’s take
Watch more episodes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLopq6yGfmFAuysPBAOY9nQMhDi1u-0zeP
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.orgShow More
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