

BIO operates as a public investment company under Belgium's development cooperation framework, focusing on inclusive and sustainable economic growth by catalyzing private sector investment in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. BIO invests in SMEs, financial institutions, infrastructure projects, and renewable energy companies, emphasizing gender equality, climate resilience, and positive social impact. As a development finance institution, BIO partners with development finance institutions, impact funds, and local investors to de-risk investments and unlock capital markets for underserved economies across its geographic focus areas.
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