Key Projects and Objectives. The Facility’s first phase will focus on five priority projects, spanning energy, transport, water, and ICT sectors.
These projects are aligned with the African Union’s Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) and Agenda 2063, reinforcing the shared vision of an integrated and prosperous Africa.
Investing in Africa
Africa’s multilateral financial institutions have joined forces to launch a major initiative aimed at accelerating infrastructure development across the continent.
The Alliance of African Multilateral Financial Institutions (AAMFI) and the African Union Development Agency–NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) announced the establishment of the AAMFI Infrastructure Financing Facility for African Union Development projects during the Luanda Infrastructure Financing Summit.
Initial Commitment
The initiative provides an initial commitment of up to USD 1.5 billion towards financing these projects, including up to USD 100 million in project preparation financing. This funding will support the completion of necessary institutional and technical processes.
Leadership and Vision
H.E João Lourenço, President of Angola, highlighted the importance of Africa financing its own future by mobilizing collective resources to build essential infrastructure. He commended AUDA-NEPAD and AAMFI for their work on this initiative.
Facility’s Role
The Facility serves as a continental coordination platform, bridging the gap between project preparation and financing. It promotes standardized investment frameworks and facilitates blended-finance solutions, serving as a proof of concept for the eventual establishment of the African Union Development Fund.
Innovative Frameworks
Mr Samaila Zubairu, Chairperson of AAMFI and President & CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation, emphasized that this initiative crystallizes Africa’s collective ambition to take charge of its own development financing.
Mrs Nardos Bekele-Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD, highlighted the alignment of the Facility with the African Union’s long-term transformation agenda.
Future Prospects
The establishment of the Facility marks a major milestone in strengthening Africa’s financial sovereignty and institutional capacity to mobilize and manage both domestic and international capital for transformative infrastructure. It reflects AAMFI’s central role in consolidating Africa’s financial architecture and AUDA-NEPAD’s leadership in infrastructure-driven development.
Sources: AAMFI.
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