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CWEIC Strategic Partner British International Investment (BII) Announces $50 Million Partnership with Ghana International Bank (GHIB) to Boost Cross-Border Trade in Africa’s Frontier Economies British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $50 million trade finance facility in partnership with Ghana International Bank plc (GHIB), a leading UK-based… Continue reading CWEIC Strategic Partner British International Investment Announces $50 Million Partnership with Ghana International Bank to Boost Cross-Border Trade in Africa’s Frontier Economies

Rosie Glazebrook, Chief Executive of CWEIC, visited Ghana to engage with local Strategic Partners and strengthen relationships with the newly elected government. The visit aimed to reinforce CWEIC’s commitment to supporting trade, investment, and economic collaboration in the region. The visit commenced with a breakfast meeting attended by both locally based Strategic Partners and those… Continue reading CWEIC’s CEO Engages with Ghana’s New Government to Strengthen Trade and Investment

CWEIC’s Strategic Partner, British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has partnered with the City of London’s institutional investors to reinforce the UK’s leadership in climate finance. As part of this initiative, BII has allocated an initial £50 million of concessionary capital to mitigate risks and attract private investments into… Continue reading British International Investment Partners with Mercer to Position the City of London as a Leader in Climate Finance

As part of CWEIC’s efforts to strengthen ties in the Middle East, Lord Swire visited Dubai, coordinated by our Strategic Adviser for the region, James E. Harris. On Monday, 24th February, Lord Swire and James met with Mr Walid Hareb Al Falahi, CEO of the UAE Trade Centre, to explore opportunities for deepening trade and… Continue reading Lord Swire Strengthens Commonwealth Trade Ties During Strategic Visit to Dubai

Lord Swire undertook a four-day trip to Sri Lanka to connect with Strategic Partners, Commonwealth Stakeholders, and the new Government. CWEIC remains actively engaged in Sri Lanka, with the visit coordinated by Niro Cooke, CWEIC’s Country Chair for Sri Lanka, and Deshan Gonawela, Country Director. Pamela O’Leary, CWEIC Board Member, also joined Lord Swire  for… Continue reading Lord Swire Concludes a Successful Four-Day Visit to Sri Lanka, Strengthening Commonwealth Partnerships

On the final day of Lord Swire’s 4 day visit to Sri Lanka, he had the honour of meeting with the newly appointed Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya and the Minister of Industries, Hon. Sunil Handunnetti. Lord Swire provided the Prime Minister with a detailed briefing on CWEIC’s longstanding and deeply rooted relationship… Continue reading CWEIC meets with the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and the Minister of Industries

As part of a visit to Sri Lanka to grow the network, Lord Swire, Deputy Chair of CWEIC, was pleased to meet with the Group Chairman, George Steuart & Company, to discuss potential avenues for collaboration. George Steuart Group, founded in 1835, is Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment and a diversified conglomerate. Initially a trading… Continue reading Strengthening Ties: CWEIC Meets George Steuart Group Chairman in Sri Lanka

Lord Swire had the opportunity to visit our Strategic Partner, Port City Colombo, on a recent visit to Sri Lanka. He was accompanied by CWEIC officials including Niro Cooke, Board Member and Chair – Sri Lanka Hub, Pamela O’Leary, Board Member, and Deshan Gonawela, Country Director. The delegation was welcomed by Revan Wickramasuriya, Director General,… Continue reading CWEIC Explores Port City Colombo’s Role as South Asia’s Premier Business and Financial Hub During Lord Swire’s Visit

CWEIC is further strengthening its partnership with Sarawak, Malaysia, to boost international investments and technological advancements in the region. This comes at a pivotal moment as InvestSarawak joins CWEIC as a Strategic Partner. On February 17, during a visit to Kuching, CWEIC Deputy Chairman Lord Swire engaged in productive discussions with Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk… Continue reading Lord Swire Visits Sarawak as InvestSarawak becomes a Strategic Partner of CWEIC

We are excited to announce RusselSmith as latest Strategic Partner of CWEIC and welcome Kayode Adeleke to the Global Advisory Council. RusselSmith is a trusted leader in industrial innovation, delivering tailored solutions that enhance resilience and sustainable development across critical sectors in Africa. The company provides industrial solutions focused on asset integrity and advanced manufacturing,… Continue reading RusselSmith, a Leading Provider of Industrial Solutions Focused on Asset Integrity and Advanced Manufacturing, Joins CWEIC as the Latest Strategic Partner