Geography Specific Guidance
By Region
| Africa | Investment: Series: Investing in green sectors in Africa 1) Mini-grids – Africa’s mini-grid market presents a £4 billion opportunity to electrify rural communities, driven by falling costs, strong policy support, and growing investor interest. 2) Cold chain logistics – Africa’s cold chain logistics market has the potential to grow to £4 billion by addressing food loss, improving affordability, increasing strategic investment and infrastructure development. 3) C&I solar – Africa’s commercial and industrial solar market is a growing £8.8 billion opportunity driven by unreliable grid power, rising energy costs, and increasing demand for clean, affordable electricity. 4) Solar irrigation – Africa’s solar irrigation market, projected to grow from £24 million to £64 million by 2027, offers a £2.4 billion opportunity to boost food security and climate resilience for smallholder farmers. Report: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa Africa has significant potential to expand its role in global critical mineral supply chains, but needs to overcome processing and supply constraints and other risks. Investment Guide: UK companies looking to invest in Africa Find out about investment opportunities and support from the UK government. Learn how to manage risk, invest ethically, and access guidance on African countries. Funding: African businesses seeking under £2 million from the UK government This guidance explains how African businesses can apply for under £2 million in funding through investment organisations backed by the UK government. African businesses seeking finance from the UK government This guidance supports businesses from developing countries to understand and apply for UK government sources of development and trade finance. Women-led tech firms in Africa This guide outlines the foundational steps and strategy required for start-ups to effectively approach and prepare for fundraising with investors. The Green Fundraising Playbook This playbook provides African climate startups with practical tools, tailored guidance, and investor insights to help them successfully raise growth capital. Trade: Trade Guidance: Why export to the UK The UK is a potential market for many goods and services from Africa. Export Guide: African businesses looking to export to the UK Find out about UK markets and sectors, trade agreements, UK import regulations and taxes, and support for African businesses from the UK government Export Guide: UK Businesses looking to export to Africa This guide outlines the foundational steps and strategy required for start-ups to effectively approach and prepare for fundraising with investors. |
| ASEAN | Investment: Report: UK-ASEAN MedTech investment barriers and recommendations UK MedTech firms face significant barriers to investing in ASEAN but targeted policy and market interventions could unlock substantial growth. Report: Towards ASEAN’s financial integration ASEAN could unlock over £80 billion in trade value and create 6 million jobs by addressing its trade finance gap through digital innovation and financial integration |
By Country
| Cambodia | Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN – Cambodia Cambodia could unlock over £1.2 billion in GDP and create up to 300,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted green investments in agriculture, energy, and industry, supported by a £61 million pipeline of sustainable projects. |
| Laos | Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN – Laos Laos could unlock up to £270 million in GDP and create 55,000 jobs by 2030 through targeted climate investments in agriculture, energy and forestry. |
| Morocco | Investment Case: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa – Morocco Morocco provides a £35 billion to £55 billion opportunity as a nearshore critical minerals processing hub, supported by trade access, green energy and industrial infrastructure Investment Case: Opportunities for UK fintech players in Morocco Morocco’s growing fintech ecosystem presents significant opportunities for UK investors, supported by strong digital infrastructure, regulatory reform, and bilateral collaboration |
| Mozambique | Investment Guide: Mozambique Energy Transition Strategy Investment playbook Mozambique’s Energy Transition Strategy sets out a roadmap to mobilise over £63 billion by 2050. Report: Mozambique Just Energy Transition implementation and investment plan Mozambique’s Just Energy Transition (JET) strategy aims to deliver universal access to clean, affordable energy, cut emissions by up to 80% by 2050, and achieve inclusive economic growth through over £63 billion in investment |
| Nigeria | Trade Guide: Developing Countries Trading Scheme in Nigeria: – Guidance for Nigerian exporters – Guidance for UK importers The UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme offers Nigerian exporters and UK importers tariff-free access to over 3,000 products, enhancing supply chain resilience and reducing costs. |
| Pakistan | Investment Case: Accelerating green and climate resilient financing in Pakistan Pakistan must mobilise over £275 billion in climate finance by 2030 to address its severe climate vulnerabilities, focussing on adaptation, resilience and private-sector engagement. |
| Philippines | Report: Philippines National Climate Adaptation Plan 2023 to 2050 Philippines National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2023 to 2050 sets out a comprehensive, data-driven strategy to build climate resilience across 8 sectors. |
| South Africa | Investment Case: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa – South Africa South Africa presents a £630 million to £1.35 billion opportunity in battery-grade nickel and manganese processing by 2030, through its mineral reserves, industrial base, and Special Economic Zone incentives. |
| Tanzania | Investment Case: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa – Tanzania Tanzania presents a £2 billion to 3 billion annual export opportunity in critical minerals, offering the UK a strategic partnership to secure green supply chains and support sustainable development |
| Vietnam | Investment Case: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN – Vietnam sustainability opportunities Vietnam could generate up to £13.4 billion in GDP and 1.5 million jobs by 2030 through green investments in energy, agriculture, and industry, supported by a £168 million pipeline of investable projects. |
| Zambia | Investment Case: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa – Zambia Zambia presents a £4.7 billion to £6.5 billion investment opportunity in copper and cobalt processing, supported by strong mineral reserves and green energy potential. |