Aligning Profitability With Development
Africa50 was established by African governments and the African Development Bank to help bridge Africa’s infrastructure funding gap by facilitating project development, mobilizing public and private sector finance, and investing in infrastructure on the continent. Africa50 focuses on medium- to large-scale projects that have a significant development impact and that provide an appropriate risk-adjusted return to investors.
Africa50 Impact Series
Impact is at the core of Africa50's investment decisions and with over 26 projects in just the last 7 years valued at over $8 billion dollars, Africa50 is actively bringing sustainable development to people on the continent. These stories will take you to some of our unique projects across Africa while discussing matters that are key to delivering sustainable infrastructure in Africa.
Africa50 Leads US$42 Million Investment in BasiGo to Accelerate Low-Carbon Public Transport in Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa50 completes historic $100 million asset recycling programme with The Gambia as upgrade works begin on the Senegambia Bridge
U.S. Development Finance Corporation extends technical assistance facility for Volobe Hydro Power Plant development in Madagascar
Africa50 and the Government of Madagascar catalyze infrastructure investment at General Shareholders Meeting (GSM) in Antananarivo
Africa50, African Development Bank, OPEC Fund and the Government of Madagascar join forces to increase access to clean cooking
Our ESG Commitments
By investing in infrastructure, Africa50 aims to promote sustainable economic growth and job creation and to improve the lives of people on the continent, while preserving natural resources for future generations and creating value for shareholders. We believe that a strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) proposition creates value by laying the foundation for sustainable investing, continued government and community support, and access to investment capital and world-class partners, which will better position Africa50 for long-term profitability and impact.
There is an urgent need to close Africa's infrastructure financing gap of $68-108 billion a year to support the continent's accelerated growth and development. Africa50 is working with several partners, including national governments, project developers and development finance institutions, to mobilize private sector investments for bankable infrastructure projects.
We are committed to bring infrastructure projects to financial close and commercial operations as quickly as possible for greater impact. Accelerating the delivery of infrastructure helps create a virtuous circle: investors get a fair return and citizens get services and access to opportunities, while governments can highlight their success to attract additional investment.
