African Development Bank Group

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is one of the world’s leading multilateral development finance institutions, dedicated to supporting sustainable economic growth and social development across Africa. Established to mobilise capital and provide financial and technical assistance, the institution works closely with governments, financial institutions, development partners, and private sector organisations to fund infrastructure, trade, energy, agriculture, climate resilience, and economic transformation initiatives throughout the continent.

Headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the African Development Bank Group operates as a critical funding institution connecting African economies with global capital markets. Through its lending programmes, guarantees, investment vehicles, and advisory services, the organisation plays a central role in strengthening trade finance, improving access to development capital, supporting sovereign and corporate borrowers, and financing projects designed to accelerate long term economic stability across emerging markets in Africa.