Guidance by Sector
Agrifoods
Trade Guide: Exporting fruit and vegetables from Africa to Great Britain
This guidance provides African businesses with an overview of the requirements, standards and processes for sending fruit and vegetables to Great Britain (GB).
Trade Guide: African fruit and vegetable exporters seeking UK buyers
This guidance aims to help African fruit and vegetable exporters to find UK importers and buyers for their products.
Trade Guide: Finance for agricultural exports to the UK
AgDevCo provides finance and support to meet environmental, social and governance standards for agricultural businesses exporting to the UK from sub-Saharan Africa.
Series: Investing in green sectors in Africa
1) 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.
2) 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.
Critical Minerals
Africa
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.
Series: Investing in critical minerals processing in Africa
1) 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
2) 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.
Critical minerals in South Africa – Mining 101 Series:
Primer on mining policies and regulatory framework
A high-level guide to South Africa’s mining policy and regulation that sets out the core laws and institutions, licensing and environmental requirements, and policy choices to attract investment in critical minerals.
Primer on the mining sector
Mpumalanga’s economy faces a pivotal shift from coal to green and diversified sectors, unlocking high-potential opportunities for SMMEs and investors under South Africa’s Just Energy Transition.
Commodity primers
Practical primers on bulk minerals and base metals, precious metals and specialty metals in South Africa, that sets out market context, supply dynamics and investment signals.
Asia
Report: Investment opportunities in Kyrgyzstan – Kalesay, Kutessay II and North Aktash
Three investment-ready critical-mineral projects in Kyrgyzstan, for beryllium, rare earth elements, and antimony, fluorite and gold, offer strong economic opportunities.
Energy Transition
Africa
Report: Identifying opportunities in green business for UK-Africa trade and investment
This project explored green investment opportunities between the UK and Africa, and how they could advance development impact. It identifies opportunities in sectors such as recycling, agriculture and energy, helping businesses access projects which support the green economy.
Just Energy Transition Partnership SMME investment briefing pack for USAID bidders
Briefing pack outlining a scalable SMME investment model for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition, with pipeline evidence, main barriers and a fund design to crowd in capital.
Green Services Deal Accelerator – Off-grid solar market knowledge product
A sector report on off-grid solar in Sub-Saharan Africa, outlining the access gap, affordability barriers, and how PayGo and blended finance can unlock a $20 billion opportunity.
Green Services Deal Accelerator, electric 2-wheeler market sector report
A sector report quantifying Africa’s electric 2-wheeler opportunity to 2033, highlighting charging-led revenue and East Africa’s economic and policy context.
Mozambique, Investment Guide: Energy Transition Strategy Investment playbook
Mozambique’s Energy Transition Strategy sets out a roadmap to mobilise over £63 billion by 2050.
Mozambique, Report: 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
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) 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.
Asia
Pakistan, Investment Case: Accelerating green and climate resilient financing
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: 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.
UK–Cambodia infrastructure market playbook
A playbook for UK engagement with Cambodia to mobilise finance, strengthen governance and accelerate sustainable infrastructure in industrial, transport and energy sectors.
Cambodia–UK partnership for green and inclusive growth
This document outlines Cambodia’s near-term green infrastructure pipeline, highlighting 15 priority opportunities with economic, employment and climate benefits.
Series: Investing in green sectors in ASEAN
1) 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.
2) 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.
3) Vietnam – 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.
FinTech & MedTech
Morocco, Investment Case: Opportunities for UK fintech players
Morocco’s growing fintech ecosystem presents significant opportunities for UK investors, supported by strong digital infrastructure, regulatory reform, and bilateral collaboration
ASEAN, Report: UK investment barriers and recommendations
UK MedTech firms face significant barriers to investing in ASEAN but targeted policy and market interventions could unlock substantial growth.
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