PRINT THIS PAGE CDC 2008 Outlook: an interview with Richard Laing, chief executive
23/01/2008. Source: CDC. 
Richard Laing, chief executive of CDC, the UK government-backed private equity emerging markets fund of funds investor, gives his outlook for 2008. Richard gives his views on:
- Key trends and developments in private equity in emerging markets
- The political and environmental impact on private equity in emerging markets in 2008
- Issues for private equity in 2008
- Attractive regions for private equity investment
- Areas of investment for CDC in 2008
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CDC was established in 1948 and is the UK Government's instrument for investing in the private sector in developing economies. It has US$2.2bn (at valuation) capital invested with over 30 fund managers in over 80 funds. It focuses on emerging countries in Africa and Asia, with a preference for the poorest countries (defined as those with GDP per capita of less than $1,750) and has a target of investing at least 50% of its funds in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. All of its investments are now made through private equity funds. Although wholly owned by the UK Government, CDC is required to operate commercially, and the Government has no involvement or responsibility for the firm's day-to-day decision making. For more information on CDC visit www.cdcgroup.com
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