For decades, IFC has been at the forefront of mobilizing private capital where it’s needed most. New World Bank Group statistics can help private investors feel more confident about investing in emerging markets. Learn more: wrld.bg/6vZa50RkssG

Delighted to be at the G20 in Brazil on my first foreign visit as Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Development Minister. Our mission? To build genuine partnerships to help create a world free from poverty on a liveable planet. Thanks to G20 South Africa for giving me such a warm welcome.

Restoring the UK's reputation as a world leader on climate is a priority. Today I met PIDG British International Investment MOBILIST Global to discuss the UK-supported CLEAR Fund to mobilise climate finance in Africa. Proud to support UK innovation to drive global growth and climate action.

Glad to meet Nick O'Donohoe, CEO of British International Investment, and incoming CEO Leslie Maasdorp. We explored opportunities for deeper collaboration, with a focus on supporting impactful investments in Ukraine and Africa.

Great news! I met Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office minister Jenny Chapman here in Barbados and I am excited to share that the 🇬🇧plans to invest up to £80M (US$100M) in IDB Invest’s capital increase, supporting the innovative "Originate to Share" model. The UK is also

Proud to speak at London Stock Exchange today on the importance of government and the financial sector working together to drive growth, jobs and climate resilience here and overseas. We are delivering on our modern approach to development with new measures to unlock investment opportunities.

A pleasure meeting Phil Stevens today to explore innovative financing solutions that can drive greater impact for children worldwide. Looking forward to deepening collaboration to unlock sustainable investments for the most vulnerable. #ForEveryChild

Pleased to have my first meeting with Jenny Chapman, UK Minister of State for Development. Discussed how IFC and the WBG remain strong, impact-driven partners focused on value for money and private capital mobilization. Reaffirmed our commitment to the WBG evolution and to

Getting value for our money is more important than ever on development. I’m at the #WBGMeeetings to see how the World Bank helps turn countries from aid recipients into booming economies, like it did with South Korea, now a major trading partner to the UK. A quick explainer 👇

We are modernising the UK's approach to international development. Yesterday with Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 I joined the launch of an industry-led taskforce to unlock private finance for climate and development projects in emerging markets.

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Congratulations to @sidiouldtah on your election as the next President of the African Development Bank Group. The UK will continue to be your partner in Africa’s economic transformation.

A sweltering but important week ahead in Sevilla independent.co.uk/voices/why-it-…

Natural disasters can be devastating. By putting finance in place before disasters strike, help can reach communities immediately in moments of crisis. Today at #FFD4 the UK with our partners have launched a global coalition to scale up pre-arranged finance tenfold by 2035.

Son Heung-min leaves Tottenham Hotspur as a winner, as a club legend. Bilbao will never be forgotten. Son’s a bona fide Spurs great for the goals, assists and skills, for the commitment, leadership and for that European trophy. For the smiles, too. Son brought so much joy to

Together with African Development Bank Group, the UK is working to get more private finance into Africa to support economic growth. I look forward to co-hosting the African Development Fund Pledging Conference alongside President Sidi Ould Tah.

Great fireside chat with Baroness Jenny Chapman of Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office on how we can mobilize more private capital for emerging markets—fueling jobs, growth, and opportunity. The UK is IFC’s largest development partner and a key supporter of the World Bank Group’s securitization

I’m at the World Bank Annual Meetings to discuss how we can raise more private money for development. I announced a new UK partnership with IFC to unlock more investment into the places and people that need it most. This is our new development approach in action.

Climate Vulnerable Forum World Bank Mohamed Nasheed Global Shield Mr. Phil Stevens, Director of International Finance of the UK: We launched the London Coalition on Sustainable Debt with the private sector to improve the role of private creditors in restructuring unsustainable debt. This makes the UK the first financial creditor to offer these.

Today Lucy Rigby KC MP and I spoke at the latest meeting of the Emerging Markets and Developing Economies Taskforce. We’re making progress getting investment where it’s needed most supporting social justice and poverty alleviation across the world.