Description
The impact programme was launched by the UK Department for International Development (dfid) in december 2012. The programme aims to build a viable impact investing ecosystem in Africa and South Asia with the ultimate goal of improving the livelihoods of the poor in some of the world’s most fragile and low-income countries.
Main Objectives
Main Activities
A grant-making facility to support a portfolio of market-building projects aimed at addressing some of the barriers preventing others from making these types of investments in Africa and South Asia.
• Two investment vehicles, the Impact Fund (fund of funds) and the Impact Accelerator (direct investments).
A Technical Assistance Facility to support investee companies.
Outcomes and Impact
Annual Budget (in millions)
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Currency Used
Euro
Patnering Entities
Energy Sectors and Subsectors
Electricity
Renewable Energy
Agenda 2063 Focus
Aspiration 1: Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
Sources
https://www.theimpactprogramme.org.uk
Verification Documents
2018 Insight paper
(3.55 MB)
Contact Person or Organisation
enquiries@cdcgroup.com
