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25 June 2024

Uxolo Athens: BII bullish on Africa despite pricing volatility

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Middle East & Africa, Europe

Colin Buckley, managing director and general counsel at British International Investment (BII) outlines the UK development bank’s new commitments, including its bullish activity in Africa despite a volatile cost of debt environment.

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MDBs tap 10-year bonds to start the funding year

Perspective

26 January 2026

MDBs tap 10-year bonds to start the funding year

The IADB and CAF wasted no time in tapping buoyant primary markets in early 2026, locking in billions in funding as investors snapped up this medium-dated paper. The first...

CEB’s Lovato: How DFIs can tackle Europe's housing crisis

Perspective

26 January 2026

CEB’s Lovato: How DFIs can tackle Europe's housing crisis

Rising construction costs and demand are putting a strain on the economics of social housing projects. According to the Council of Europe Development Bank’s head of projects,...