tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2025-04-23T10:52:12+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lord-collins-of-highbury-uk-minister-for-africa-visits-uganda 2025-04-23T10:52:12+01:00

Lord Collins of Highbury visited Uganda on 3 and 4 April to reinforce the UK's commitment to sustainable development and mutual economic growth.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-strengthens-commitment-to-biodiversity-and-community-development-in-the-trifinio-region 2025-03-17T18:33:31+00:00

Senior British officials toured Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador to witness first-hand the impact of the UK’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF).

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-launches-study-on-regulatory-reform-to-enhance-gender-equality-and-support-msmes-in-asean 2025-03-10T06:08:26+00:00

The research identifies challenges for businesses, particularly women-led microenterprises, and suggests inclusive policies to foster growth and innovation.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-ambassador-discusses-economic-growth-trade-opportunities-and-investment-climate-with-minister-of-economy 2025-03-05T21:02:27+00:00

The British Ambassador to Guatemala, Juliana Correa, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Economy, Gabriela Garcia-Quinn on 5 March.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-project-will-improve-livelihoods-and-climate-resilience-of-communities-in-alta-verapaz-and-the-dry-corridor 2025-02-06T17:52:58+00:00

A three-year project will provide tools for families in climate sensitive areas to better plan the management of their landscapes and improve well-being of indigenous and ladino communities.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/empowering-women-in-business-bangladeshi-female-entrepreneurs-embark-on-a-landmark-trade-mission-to-the-uk 2025-02-04T07:49:45+00:00

Bangladeshi women entrepreneurs representing eight businesses are set to lead a trade mission to the UK.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-drives-green-growth-by-connecting-millions-to-electricity-across-africa 2025-01-27T13:15:05+00:00

UK Minister for Africa Lord Collins announces support to extend electricity access to millions across Africa.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-will-support-guatemala-to-increase-its-climate-ambitions 2025-01-17T16:18:23+00:00

The British Ambassador and Minister of Environment discussed opportunities to deepen the longstanding climate partnership between the UK and Guatemala.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-un-escap-launch-initiative-to-boost-green-investment-in-southeast-asia 2024-12-12T04:20:22+00:00

The initiative represents a collaboration focusing on channelling FDI into strategic green sectors crucial for Southeast Asia's transition to a low-carbon economy.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/security-trade-top-agenda-on-foreign-secretary-visit-to-the-caribbean 2024-12-12T00:00:00+00:00

David Lammy begins his first visit to the Caribbean as Foreign Secretary, where he will launch new partnerships to strengthen national security.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-funded-trade-innovation-praised-for-driving-regional-growth 2024-12-04T05:04:53+00:00

A UK-funded cargo tracking system has been praised in a flagship report for driving growth, keeping cargo and drivers safe, and speeding up trade across East Africa.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-9th-asean-oecd-good-regulatory-practice-network-promotes-better-regulatory-frameworks 2024-11-28T07:52:57+00:00

This year’s GRPN meeting focuses on building better regulation to address modern-day challenges.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-asean-trade-mission-connects-uk-indonesia-women-entrepreneurs 2024-11-28T01:34:33+00:00

The trade mission facilitated business-to-business opportunities between UK and women-led Indonesian companies in sectors such as textiles and apparel.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/lanes-drains-and-automobiles-new-port-road-driving-growth-and-changing-lives 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00

The UK, Denmark and Kenya have officially opened a critical link road at Mombasa Port, which is driving growth through trade and improving the lives of residents.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-mobilises-further-finance-to-lower-cost-of-borrowing-for-kenyan-smes 2024-11-05T00:00:00+00:00

UK announces KSH 667 million ($5.2m) fund to mobilise up-to KSH 38.85 billion ($300m) of finance through FSD Africa to support SMEs to deliver jobs and growth

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-development-minister-to-push-for-gender-equality-at-world-bank-annuals 2024-10-23T00:00:00+01:00

Anneliese Dodds to outline priorities for gender equality and announce funding to boost women’s economic and social empowerment during visit to Washington DC.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-asean-unite-to-share-expertise-on-tech-commercialisation-through-asean-i-teams-programme 2024-10-10T10:25:59+01:00

The initiative aims to advance technology commercialisation across ASEAN Member States.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pan-african-partnership-reaches-milestone-for-long-term-climate-finance-solutions-in-kenya 2024-09-30T00:00:00+01:00

Mobilisation of climate finance set to be boosted across East Africa through new UK-backed company as investors put pen to paper to begin operations.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-uk-kenya-investment-partnership-rings-in-uk-trade-visit 2024-09-24T08:21:57+01:00

Nairobi Securities Exchange launches partnership with UK development investor as UK trade lead visits Nairobi.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-announces-19m-for-science-tech-innovation-in-west-africa 2024-09-17T15:26:48+01:00

UK Government Invests Up To £1.9 Million to strengthen economic growth through science, technology and innovation in Ghana and Nigeria.