Some of BII’s investments in middle-income countries have been poorly targeted and do not appear to be reaching the poorest and most marginalised people. In some cases, BII investments have tenuous links to development impact. By concentrating its investments in middle-income countries, there is a risk that BII will lose its development focus and prioritise financial returns.

Some of BII’s investments in middle-income countries have been poorly targeted and do not appear to be reaching the poorest and most marginalised people. In some cases, BII investments have tenuous links to development impact. By concentrating its investments in middle-income countries, there is a risk that BII will lose its development focus and prioritise financial returns. Type: conclusion | Number: 10 | Paragraph: 56 | Response status: accepted Government response: The Government agrees that poverty reduction must be central to BII’s investment decisions. BII contributes to poverty reduction by making investments that align with its three strategic objectives: to support productive, sustainable, and inclusive development. The objectives are translated into BII