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US Government backs GIF to finance start-ups in emerging markets Image
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Jul 30, 2024
US Government backs GIF to finance start-ups in emerging markets

GIF is delighted to have secured a $10 million loan from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to support our new purpose-built returnable capital vehicle, GIF Growth. The loan will help to fund highly developmental early-stage businesses in Sub-Saharan...

Introducing our 2023 Impact Report Image
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Mar 13, 2024
Introducing our 2023 Impact Report

I am delighted to launch the Global Innovation Fund’s 2023 impact report detailing the progress we have made to advance GIF’s mission of accelerating innovation to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. Through grants, loans and equity investments...

Investing in what works to improve women’s lives Image
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Mar 06, 2024
Investing in what works to improve women’s lives

Over the last 20 years there has been a dramatic increase in evidence about what works to improve the well-being of vulnerable populations. Yet questions remain about how to improve women’s lives effectively, at scale, and where investments in gender-related...

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Mar 05, 2024
Funding AI for Good: Reflections from MWC Barcelona 2024

I’ve just returned from MWC Barcelona (formerly but still commonly referred to as Mobile World Congress), an annual trade show dedicated to the mobile communications industry. As the world's largest and most influential connectivity event, it attracted 100,000 delegates, showcased...

Five ways funders can support emerging innovations Image
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Mar 01, 2024
Five ways funders can support emerging innovations

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA’s) recent report on “Best Bets” in global development provides an excellent framework for identifying promising new innovations on the path to scale. But once found, how do we help them scale effectively? Global Innovation Fund...

Dr Alix Peterson Zwane steps down as CEO of the Global Innovation Fund Image
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Feb 28, 2024
Dr Alix Peterson Zwane steps down as CEO of the Global Innovation Fund

Dr Alix Peterson Zwane has recently informed GIF’s board of her intention to stand down as Chief Executive Officer after eight years of leadership. Alix has been offered an exciting new role as Executive-in-Residence at the Nicholas Institute for Energy...

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May 09, 2023
GIF Independent Evaluation: Request for Proposals

As the Global Innovation Fund prepares for the next iteration of its strategy, FCDO has commissioned an independent evaluation. To view the Terms of Reference document for the independent evaluation, please click here. This exercise will include an analysis of...

Introducing our 2022 Impact Report Image
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Apr 02, 2023
Introducing our 2022 Impact Report

I am delighted to launch the Global Innovation Fund’s 2022 impact report detailing the progress made to advance GIF’s mission of accelerating innovation to improve the lives of the world’s poorest people. Through grants, loans and equity investments, GIF’s portfolio...

Nov 21, 2022
GIF investments chosen in philanthropist’s funding round

Five GIF investments have been selected to receive funds from American philanthropist MacKenzie Scott in her latest $12 billion giveaway. Scott’s announcement praised the use of funds as a means to get money to “a diverse group of smaller organisations”...