UK PUBLIC CAPITAL MONITOR
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UK institutions and system

CDC’s investments in low-income and fragile states

Independent scrutiny
Authors
Independent Commission for Aid Impact
Publisher
Independent Commission for Aid Impact

What it examines

Reviews CDC’s transformation and investments over 2012–2018 as its capital and development ambitions expanded. ICAI finds progress in redirecting investment but weaknesses in impact management, evaluation and local capacity; subsequent follow-up records improvements.

Why it matters

Assesses whether increased UK shareholder capital was accompanied by sufficient development capability and accountability.

Institutions and themes

British International InvestmentImpact and value for moneyMandates and policyGovernance and accountability

Related documents

Catalogue entry reviewed 17 September 2026. The summary describes the publication’s analysis; it does not establish that historical findings remain current.