Investing for Impact

Author: British International Investment

We are the UK's development finance institution and impact investor, backed by the UK Government. With over 75 years experience, we are a trusted investment partner to businesses in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. We invest to create productive, sustainable and inclusive economic outcomes for those that need our capital the most and who want to build better lives for themselves and their communities. We currently partner with over 1,000 businesses, working with our investees to help them succeed and grow impactful businesses.
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IMPACT = Podcast with Cherie Blair, CBE KC
Wednesday, 5 March, 2025

For this special International Women’s Day episode, we are joined by Cherie Blair, CBE KC, a distinguished barrister and human rights lawyer. A passionate advocate for women’s rights, Cherie is a true champion for gender equality. In this episode we discuss with her the impactful work of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, which she founded in 2008. The Foundation empowers women entrepreneurs in low and middle-income countries by providing skills, technology, and financial resources. They have just published a new report that highlights how digital technologies are a double-edged sword for women entrepreneurs in low and middle-income countries. While providing invaluable new ways of growing a business, the rise in online sexual harassment and misogyny aimed at female entrepreneurs is undermining the benefits of the technological revolution. The wide-ranging conversation explores the importance of economic gender justice and how empowering women can lead to broader societal benefits.