Development Partners International overview
Stories about Development Partners International
DPI: Why digitalisation is impactful
Digital transformation can help companies grow and achieve their impact goals while contributing to Africa’s economic development, says Runa Alam at Development Partners International.
Development Partners International on integrating impact
As the adoption of ESG criteria becomes mainstream and impact investing continues to evolve, we asked Development Partners International CEO and co-founder Runa Alam and head of ESG and impact Michael Hall about the firm’s approach.
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In the magazine: Making an impact – how a niche product became an established strategy; The perils of green washing; Keynote interviews with Nuveen, CDC Group, Development Partners International and KPMG. Plus much more…
DPI on leadership and resiliency in times of crisis
Development Partners International’s Runa Alam outlines how African governments, investors and businesses are stepping up to meet the challenges created by covid-19.
Download PEI's special report on Africa
In the magazine: Africa's private equity hotspots mapped out; Keynote interviews with CDC Group, Development Partners International, Helios, Mediterrania Capital Partners, OMAI; Plus much more.
DPI: Putting Africa back on track
While other emerging market economies stumble, Africa’s macro story is increasingly robust, says Runa Alam of Development Partners International
DPI sees opportunities all over Africa
Runa Alam, co-founding partner and CEO of Development Partners International, tells us what is on the minds of African investors.
Abraaj collects almost $1bn for Sub-Sahara Africa
The fundraise comes shortly after Helios Investment Partners and Development Partners International also successfully raised capital for Africa
Development Partners International contact information
Offices
2nd Floor, Jubilee House, 2 Jubilee Place, London, SW3 3TQ, United KingdomContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Vincent Lecat | Job titleManaging Director and Head of Impact and ESG | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email  ------ |
| Key ContactMr. Bassirou Niang | Job titleMD, Fundraising & Investor Coverage | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ----- |
| Ms. Runa Alam | Job titleCo-Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email ---------- |
| Mr. Richard Bennett | Job titleChief Operating Officer | LocationLondon, United Kingdom | Email -------- |
Development Partners International funds managed
Funds in market: 4
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Closed funds: 3
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