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An investment grade rated multilateral finance institution established to help address Africa’s infrastructure needs and challenges.

Overview:

• Founded in 2007 as a joint venture between public and private investors
• International organization established by treaty
• US$11.5bn in total disbursement; US$10.4bn in Total Assets; Total Equity of US$2.6bn including paid-in capital of US$1.3bn
• Investment footprint across thirty-six (36) African countries
• A-3 (Long-term Issuer)/ P-2 (Short-term Issuer) rating from Moodys
• Record of identifying, executing and delivering transformational infrastructure projects
• Specialist knowledge in key priority sectors: Natural Resources, Power, Transport & Logistics, Telecommunications and Heavy Industry
• Financial Advisory together with treasury and syndication services provide holistic support to a transaction cycle
• Synergies with a unique network of global and regional investments and advisory partners which include lenders, project sponsors, co-investors and consultants
• Strong partnerships with government and a strong infrastructure focused sovereign lending business
• Over 150 professional staff operating on a Pan African basis
• Strong project development expertise; Founder of Africa Infrastructure Development Association (AFIDA)
• Specialist knowledge in deploying products across the capital structure

AFC is an international institution established by treaty between independent sovereign states.

39 African Member States and 3 Multilateral Organisation Members